Planning

  In decades past, when it came to planning a funeral or honoring a loved one at a memorial service, you may have been stuck with traditional elements for things like urns, flowers, even spaces, as most funeral events took place in a funera...

Music is an essential and beautiful part of most celebrations, and more than ever, that’s becoming true for funerals and farewellings. As it should be! Choosing songs that reflect the person you’re honoring (or specifying what you want for your own!)...

Are you looking for inspiration to choose a funeral reading that is as special and unique as your loved one? Traditional funeral readings and funeral poems aren’t always in sync with the personality and spirit of the person you want to honor. While r...

Want to give your loved one the best send-off possible? We’ve got advice. Personalizing an end-of-life celebration or funeral gives you a chance to pour your love (and your grief) into something important for you and for other people who loved the pe...

1. Show the Spirits You Have Money to BurnChina has some theatrical ways of bidding their loved ones goodbye, but here are a couple that stand out. One funeral tradition has family members hiring performers to attract a larger number of mourners to t...