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100 Funeral Song Ideas
100 Funeral Song Ideas
Finding the right song to play at a funeral ceremony or celebration of life isn’t easy, whether

Matt Tuffin

07 November 2024

How to Announce the Death of a Loved One on Facebook
How to Announce the Death of a Loved One on Facebook
Losing a loved one is always going to be difficult, especially when you’ve got a rollercoaster of

Catherine Powell

06 November 2023

How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation
How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation
When you have to make the decision about a loved one who has died, it can be helpful to understand

Catherine Powell

24 July 2023

Should Children Go to Funerals
Should Children Go to Funerals
When a loved one dies, parents, guardians, and other relatives often question whether infants or

Catherine Powell

06 February 2023

All the Documents You Need to Arrange a Funeral
All the Documents You Need to Arrange a Funeral
Generally, it is up to the nearest relatives or a close friend to arrange a funeral after the death

Catherine Powell

28 December 2022

Guide to Writing a Touching Eulogy
Guide to Writing a Touching Eulogy
If you ever find yourselfarranging a funeralfor a loved one, a eulogy plays an important role

Catherine Powell

22 November 2022

Top five myths about direct cremation
Top five myths about direct cremation
Here we dispel the common myths around direct cremation and answer five of the biggest

Catherine Powell

25 April 2022

Complete Guide to Arranging a DIY Funeral
Complete Guide to Arranging a DIY Funeral
It’s long been thought that a professional funeral director needs to play a crucial role in

Catherine Powell

06 April 2022

Guide to Green Funerals
Guide to Green Funerals
A high percentage of funerals still take place in a crematorium or other religious building, but

Catherine Powell

06 April 2022

Funeral Etiquette: Tips, Attire, Flowers, and More
Funeral Etiquette: Tips, Attire, Flowers, and More
A funeral is an emotional occasion, and knowing how to act can be a challenge, especially if you’ve

Alison Crocker

04 April 2022

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