Tag Archives: Memorial

Our Weekly Tip: How to Find Low Cost Grave Markers

Memorializing your loved one with a tasteful headstone

Our Tip of the Week: Headstones, sometimes called grave markers or tombstones, are usually purchased from the funeral home. The funeral home then orders your marker. You pay not only what the other company charges the funeral home. You also … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Use Chinese Sky Lanterns to Memorialize a Loved One

Release miniature hot air balloons to symbolize the release of your loved one's spirit

Our Tip of the Week: The concept of a person’s spirit ascending towards the heavens at the time of death is a common theme in many cultures and religions. It is also a comforting thought for those left behind — … Continue reading

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Ghanian Funeral Fabrics Symbolize Attitude Toward Death

Colorful funeral attire tells story of relationship to ancestors

Ghanian funerals are notable for their festive nature and the fact that they are spread over several days, usually on weekends. Sometimes called “celebrations of life” or “funeral parties,” they usually include official mourning with tears profusely shed, prayers, sometimes … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Joy: “My Silver Lining” by First Aid Kit

Song expresses determination to continue living life after loss

Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit skillfully express the need to find meaning and pleasure in life after experiencing hardship. In “My Silver Lining,” they sing: Take me some place where there’s music and there’s laughter… There’s no starting over, … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Carry Your Loved One With You As Memorial Jewelry

Custom jewelry featuring remains of loved ones keeps the memories close

Our Tip of the Week: One of the great benefits of cremation is that you can carry the memory of your loved one — a person or pet — with you in a very tangible way. Memorial jewelry, popular in the Victorian … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Create a Lasting Memorial Tree

A memory tree is a beautiful and thoughtful way to remember and cherish a loved one

Our Tip of the Week: If you’re looking for a thoughtful, lovely way to honor and remember someone who has died, why not consider making a memory tree? This is a wonderful way to engage funeral guests and a beautiful gift for … Continue reading

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