It can be hard to make a big decision about a process you don’t understand. While you may not know the exact details of how a traditional burial works, it is easy to visualize what happens. That’s not necessarily true for the cremation process. Despite how long the practice has been around (some 2,000 years!), […]
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Cremation Services: Find the Best Provider
With so many cremation service provider options available, choosing the right one for you can be difficult. Our search directory can help you find cremation services in your area. If you are not ready to choose a specific provider, we can help you learn more about your options and discover the questions you should ask […]
Creating a Celebration of Life
When someone dies, we want the chance to say goodbye, honor their memory, and look for meaning in the death. Throughout history, we have turned to serve these purposes. And, without a doubt, holding a ceremony to memorialize someone we have lost holds an important place in the process of handling grief. While the need […]
As I Lay Dying…Some Awful Relative Stole My Home!
Written By: Justin Nobel, Originally posted on Digital Dying Could an awful relative steal your home? It’s more common than you think. Here is an awful story I heard recently.
The self-penned obituary: Is this labor of love a trend or a movement?
Among my clearest childhood memories is my Dad turning to the obituary page when the afternoon paper hit the porch each day. Some days he would make a comment about a person who had passed, other times he would just scan the page and move on to the sports section. In our small Florida town, […]
Veteran Grave Markers
Veteran grave markers are small but powerful emblems of sacrifice, duty, and patriotism. Whether they bear the weight of a name etched in stone or the insignia of a military branch, markers tell stories of courage that deserve to be remembered. Unlike civilian headstones, veteran markers are distinct in their simplicity and uniformity. Typically, they […]
Group Affiliations — Tap into the Potential of Groups
At Funeralwise.com we're developing unique avenues to reach customers. Our services can enhance employee benefit programs, which means you can reach employees in corporations, government offices and other organizations. Through our affiliations with trade unions and associations your message travels to their members as well as members' families.
Famous Eulogies
U.S. Leaders President John F. Kennedy's Funeral Eulogy by Senator Jacob Javits at a Senate Memorial Service President Ronald Reagan's Eulogy presented by President Bush President Gerald R. Ford's Eulogy presented by Tom Brokaw Edward (Ted) Kennedy's Eulogy presented by President Obama
Choosing a Eulogy Theme
When putting together a eulogy, one of the most important things to consider is the kind of theme you are going to use. There are many ways to go about this, but there are three main types of themes to consider: biographical, personal, and specialized. Biographical Themes
How to Deliver a Light-hearted Eulogy
As somber as funerals can be, it is not necessary to avoid being light-hearted when giving a eulogy. As a matter of fact, light-hearted moments can bring healing to you and other family and friends in attendance. Sharing happy memories of the deceased can be very uplifting and they are entirely appropriate during the eulogy. Fond memories that bring smiles can relieve tension and be a welcomed reprieve from the great sadness of losing a loved one. Remember the line between light-heartedness and comedy.
