For many, incorporating family and friends into the planning of a memorial service is an important part of bringing everyone together. This article describes how family members can be involved in various aspects of a funeral ser...

Condolence flowers are used to send the bereaved thoughts of comfort and sympathy. This article describes the types of flowers that should be sent to the grieving and takes into account religion, flower meanings and colors.

The funeral eulogy or elegy is one of the most popular formats used in funeral and memorial services today. This article provides an interesting history of this poetry writing format and how it has come to be prevalent for sayin...

Many people find poetry helps express feelings they are unable to verbalize. This article provides help in choosing the right poem or set of poems for a memorial or funeral service

Finding the right words to say when someone has passed away can be difficult. This article provides insight into using poetry written for times of grief or bereavement to express feelings of loss and love during funeral or m...

When a friend or family member has lost someone dear to them, it is always a good idea to send a condolence letter to encourage them. This article provides some guidelines on how to write a proper, thoughtful condolence letter ...

Losing someone you love can be one of the most challenging times in your life. Honoring them in an lasting, loving and original way can help us grieve and heal. This article describes online memorial tribute services available...