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Funeral Etiquette

What to Wear to a Funeral
Whether you are sorting through your closet to find the right clothing for a funeral, or you need to buy something online, choosing your outfit can be a challenge. Deciding how to dress for a funeral is one way you can show respect for the event. You...
Funeral Planning

How to Write an Obituary: 6 Helpful Tips
Facing a blank page with the goal of writing an obituary for someone important to you is a daunting task. But while there are guidelines for how to write an obituary, at Farewelling we believe in infusing this important remembrance with a few details...
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Best Funeral Songs of All Time
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!)...
Funeral Etiquette

26 Sympathy Gift Ideas They’ll Appreciate
When you are feeling the loss of a loved one, it seems inadequate to show up to a funeral or memorial empty-handed. Even though the long-standing tradition is to drop by with a casserole dish or dessert, consider an alternative way to show your suppo...
Funeral Planning

How to Live Stream a Funeral
Funeral planning during COVID times is so much more difficult than normal due to restrictions on travel and gatherings which make a traditional funeral nearly impossible. But even in calmer times, planning a funeral can be a challenge when you have r...
Funeral Planning

Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service
While the thought of planning a funeral or memorial service often brings to mind movie scenes of a family dressed in black, the truth is that a funeral service doesn’t have to be a somber event. This gathering is your opportunity to show your love an...
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