- Home
- Death
Christmas Gift Baskets: Giving a Gift Basket For a Death in the Family
- By Alice Wilkene
- Published December 27, 2008
- Death
- Unrated
Gift giving is an all year round activity for people of all ages Finding original gift ideas for any occasion needs a little help from experts
Grief Support: Helping the Bereaved During the Holidays
- By Ben Herman
- Published December 25, 2008
- Death
- Unrated
The bereaved need the support, encouragement and time of their family and friends during the holiday season to help calm their thought and comfort their souls The grieving often try to maintain the same level of activity as they have in past years even though they may not be mentally and physically ready to do all of the usual activities – holiday parties, family get-togethers, shopping and meal preparation
The gravesite marker is a permanent fixture; a tribute that will be seen and remembered for eternity It is therefore important to give thought to choosing the right marker for your family members
Funeral Speeches 101: Making the Best Funeral Speech
- By Margaret Marquisi
- Published December 12, 2008
- Death
- Unrated
Funeral speeches can also be called a Eulogy Eulogy refers to a speech being delivered at a memorial service
What Happens to Our Loved Ones When They Die a Violent Death?
- By Melissa H. Van Rossum
- Published December 6, 2008
- Death
- Unrated
With all the news lately about violent attacks, including Ann Pressly, the news anchor from Little Rock, Arkansas who was beaten to death and the members of Jennifer Hudson’s family who was killed, people are naturally wondering what happens to a loved one when they die a violent death
I’ve met several ghosts who died from violent attacks
When a loved one departs, it is always a distressing time and soon thoughts are turning towards funeral arrangements and remembrance For those who have been touched by the life of an individual who has gone on to their final rest, there seems to be no way we can express what the person meant to us during their time on this earth
The holidays can be a difficult time for those that have lost a loved one The joy of the holidays makes emotions like grief and sadness much more profound and harder to cope with
Give a Eulogy Speech That Will Be Remembered For Years to Come
- By Margaret Marquisi
- Published November 22, 2008
- Death
- Unrated
One of the most poignant memories a person can have is a eulogy speech for a loved one that celebrated their life, and helped the survivor to focus on the life they lived, and not their departure If you can deliver a eulogy speech that will help a person to have that experience, then you have fulfilled your duty to the survivor and to the departed
Funeral music can be an excellent way to truly capture the essence and spirit of your loved one Though usually played softly, the music at a funeral can also shape the ceremony by reminding mourners of the type of person they have lost
Funeral flowers are a time honored tradition of showing our love, respect, and affection both for those who have passed from this life and for those who are left behind They are meant to be a source of comfort and beauty in a dark time in a family’s life, and can also represent the continuation of life even though a death has touched us
Death