Can you imagine having a big wedding without doing all the planning? As good as that might sound since you’d be skipping the stress, most of us would never even consider it. With all the details–from choosing the venue to selecting the food–it’s just not practical. So if you can’t imagine having that storybook wedding […]
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Elements of a Funeral or Memorial Service
A funeral or memorial service is a reflection of your cultural, spiritual, and religious beliefs. It also reflects the personality of the deceased and the loved ones who are planning the service. As such, every funeral is unique. However, some elements of a funeral are common to most memorial services and funerals. Whether or not […]
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 […]
Eulogy for President Ronald Reagan
“Eulogy to the Great Liberator We have lost a great president, a great American, and a great man. And I have lost a dear friend. In his lifetime Ronald Reagan was such a cheerful and invigorating presence that it was easy to forget what daunting historic tasks he set himself. He sought to mend America’s […]
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Once you are registered as a user on Funeralwise, there are several ways you can interact with us. I want to: Ask a funeral question Tell a funeral story Comment on a post in Forums or on our Digital Dying blog. About our Content Funeralwise brings you lots of information on funeral planning, funeral etiquette, […]
Who are the Funeralwise Wise Guys?
Funeralwise is led by a team of seasoned business pros who have many years of combined experience with funeral home and cemetery operations, as well as in-depth experience in other service industries. Richard Paskin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner “The Accidental Funeralwise Guy” I’m the co-founder and Managing Partner of Funeralwise. That did not come about […]
Request our Guide to Coping with Pet Loss
The Funeralwise Guide to Coping with Pet Loss is designed to help you navigate the difficult path of recovering from the losing of a valued pet and companion. The Guide includes tips and advice on dealing with grief, advice on helping children handle their loss, ideas for ways to memorialize your pet, and where to find help […]
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Secular Readings for a Funeral Service
Quick Links for Secular Readings: General Selections | Spouse | Child | Unexpected Death | Suicide | Long Illness Secular Readings for Funerals — General Selections Out of Solitude
Religious Funeral Readings, Scripture, and Spiritual Passages
Quick Links for Scriptures: Catholic | Jewish | Presbyterian | Spouse | Child | Unexpected Death | Long Illness Scripture for Funerals - Catholic Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
