Prayers, Poems, and Quotes to Celebrate a Pet’s Life

When you experience the loss of a pet, spiritual writings can be helpful in offering comfort. Writing can offer comfort, whether it is a reference from a revered holy book such as the bible or an original prayer. They put what we are feeling into words and remind us that our faith is there when […]


Covering A Complete Life in a Eulogy

Delivering a eulogy can be very challenging. In a time of grief, it is difficult to know what to say and how to say it. It is important to talk about the life of the one who died, but it is impossible to talk about the deceased’s life from infancy to death in a four to seven minute speech. Therefore, you probably should not try to fit a complete lifetime in the eulogy. However, you can still reveal a complete life.


New Funeralwise Survey Shows Contrasting Funeral Choices

People Prefer Either a “Celebration of Life” or No Funeral At All Chicago, IL – The new survey conducted by Funeralwise.com revealed an important finding for the funeral industry – almost half of those surveyed would like a “celebration of life” ceremony versus only 11% that prefer a traditional funeral. Also, a startling fact came to light – over 30% do not want a funeral.


July 2025: Getting Organized

July 2025 AFTER ME ORGANIZER IS NOW AVAILABLE We are pleased to announce a welcome addition to our funeral-planning products: The After Me Organizer! After Me is designed to help you plan for a life of peace of mind. You can easily organize your documents and final wishes, ease the burden on your loved ones, […]


Day of the Dead

What is Day of the Dead?

As October fades into November, we don’t just see pumpkins and Halloween witches. We also see marigold blooms, painted skulls, and flickering candles. These colorful decorations are symbols of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead, is a colorful and significant Mexican holiday that celebrates the […]


Frequently Asked Questions about Funeral Planning

Our Top 5 Questions About Funeral Planning…and our Answers.

This article addresses five of the most frequently asked questions about funeral planning. Among these are: --How much does a funeral cost? --Why is funeral planning important? --What are the steps in planning a funeral? --What financial help is available for funeral expenses? --What should I do right away when someone dies?


Understanding Funeral Etiquette

Understanding Funeral Etiquette: What Not to Do

Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences in life. When someone we know has experienced a loss, the last thing we want to do is cause them more pain. Unfortunately, knowing what to say and do can be a challenge. This is especially true when attending a service, since the family […]


CHOOSING THE BEST FUNERAL INSURANCE

SPRING 2024 CHOOSING THE BEST FUNERAL INSURANCE When considering insurance to cover end-of-life expenses, it’s natural to wonder what the best funeral insurance is. It’s a reasonable question. But is it the right question? Let’s put it this way: When you shop for a homeowner’s policy, do you just pick an amount or do you […]


Personalizing a Funeral

How To Personalize a Funeral or Memorial Service

Memorial services and funerals serve a number of purposes. They give us the chance to say goodbye and offer an opportunity for friends and family to gather together to start the journey through the grieving process. In the end, the key reason most of us go to the time and expense of holding a funeral […]


Funeral Director or Celebrant

Fall 2023 Funeral Celebrant or Funeral Director: Which do you need? As funeral celebrants have become more popular, many people are left wondering why they need a funeral director if they have a celebrant and vice versa. The answer is simple… it depends. Think about a traditional funeral where the funeral director handles details such as […]


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