Creating a memorial for a loved one helps many people deal with grief in an active manner. Here are 10 ideas for an uplifting tribute to the precious life of the one lost. 1. Plant a tree A long living, shade tree will ensure that your memorial will provide joy for many years. A dedication […]
Wouldn\’t it be a comfort to visit the final resting place of a deceased loved one and have a tool available there that allowed you to use your smart phone to instantly access an online memorial in honor of your loved one, so that you can leave a short message or virtual flower? Imagine being […]
Do We Need to Die in Order to Experience Death? One of the most powerful experiences in my life was gaining the insight to answer that question. But the answer was not a thought-out deliberated one; it wasn’t a debated philosophical one, nor was it a faithful religious one from the depths of my subconscious. […]
The grief associated with losing a loved one can be compounded if one is also called upon to look for funeral homes. Thankfully this task is not an everyday occurrence for most people, but it is an important part of the grieving and acceptance process. Knowing some information before making the choice can help lessen […]
Memorials Monuments Designing a memorial monument for a special someone who passed away can involve countless design and symbols. Naturally, you would want the deceased to be remembered forever even in a simple way like a long lasting symbol in the grave. Some people choose angel design to symbolize that their loved one is already […]
When you are dealing with the death of a loved one, it is often hard to wrap your head around all the things you need to do to prepare him or her for eternal rest. It is a blessing in disguise when all of your options are available to you when you need them. Here […]
No one wants to think about what will happen when they die or how to plan for that event. It seems that in this day and age of soaring costs in most service related industries, it would be prudent for some sort of funeral planning to be done. Reasons can range from financial responsibility to […]
When families lose a loved one, they often have difficulty being objective during the planning of final arrangements. Their grief may cloud their judgment and make it a challenge for them to consider the necessities involves with funerals. They might be prone to make rash decisions, only to regret them at a later date. To […]
When we are young, few of us know everything about the ways our life styles will affect us when we are older. We hear it all the time with people talking about how they are burning the candle at both ends and most of us would probably have to admit that we ourselves have done […]
When we lose a loved one, the grief is often ongoing. Whatever their final wishes, their remains will have a final resting place. Putting up a marker in the cemetery or on the wall of remembrance is a way of dealing with the pain of their loss. Cemetery monuments are personal and made to order […]
