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 […]
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How to Plan a Celebration of Life
When someone dies, we want the chance to say goodbye, honor their memory, and find meaning in the loss. Throughout history, ceremony has served these purposes. Holding a meaningful service for someone we love remains one of the most important things we can do as we begin to grieve. What has changed is the form […]
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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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
Poetry Readings for a Funeral Service
Quick Links to Selected Poems: General Selections | Spouse | Parent | Child | Unexpected Death | Long Illness | African American | American Indian | Military Remember
Country Music Songs for a Funeral Service
Country Western Selections for Funeral Music Note: When available, links are provided to listen to and download digital versions of suggested songs (in MP3 format) from Amazon.com. The typical price per download is 99¢. Just as rock ’n roll is finding its way into funeral services, so too are country tunes. Many of these have less to do with the grieving process than describing the life of the deceased. Some country singers also have roots in gospel.
