Condensing a lifetime of memories and shared experiences into a brief speech can be a challenging feat. If you’d like to understand eulogies in further depth and write a speech that does your loved one justice, read on for some useful advice. What is a eulogy? Usually delivered at a funeral or memorial service, a…
Both eco-friendly and meaningful, a green funeral can be a great send off for a loved one who valued the outdoors and environment. Read more about green funerals and discover their benefits in this informative blog. What is a green funeral? A green funeral is a sustainable alternative to traditional burials and cremation. Usually involving…
A celebration of life is a beautiful memorial service that focuses on celebrating the life of the person that passed and those whose lives they touched, rather than the sadness of saying goodbye. It encourages those who are grieving to remember the joy that their special person brought to this world; no matter how many…
When a loved one passes away, it is natural to want to hold on to them and keep them with you wherever you go. You are so used to them being in your life that the thought of them not being with you is simply unthinkable. Memorial jewellery was designed for this exact purpose –…
During any period of mourning, feelings of isolation and loss are to be expected; though grief affects everyone in different ways, a sense of change and sadness is universal. Death is, of course, a natural progression, defining all that it means to be alive and, at some point, every animal will shuffle off this mortal…
To many, the thought of a funeral is a sobering one. The collective mourning of a friend or loved one is bound to surface all manner of emotions, from sorrow and sadness to nostalgia and sentimentality. Yet despite this turbulence, we recognise funerals, in any form, as an important part of the grieving process. Of…
Funerals are some of the most challenging times of lives and it’s more than understandable why. After all, we want to remember and celebrate our family member or loved one in a manner that is fitting to them. Sometimes that comes in the form of more celebratory funeral arrangements or perhaps your loved one wanted…
To this day, hymns remain as some of the most popular and enduring song choices for funerals. Regardless of whether the funeral service is religious or not, some people take comfort in the familiarity and spirituality of hymns. Plus, because they vary so much in tone – from sombre and contemplative to joyful and uplifting…
It goes without saying that losing a friend, family member or loved one is never easy. What’s more, periods of grief can leave individuals feeling isolated and lost. For those who are grieving, the funeral is often viewed as a moment of physical and emotional closure, allowing friends and relatives to come together and share…
Traditional funerals often involve a motorcade, lots of flowers, an expensive coffin, and services with hundreds of people, all of whom used a lot of time, money and energy to get there. But many people are now wondering whether this use of resources is beneficial. All they want is a simple funeral that also takes…