Remembering the Dead: Funerals, Memorials & Celebrations
There are many different ways of remembering those who have died from traditional funeral services to the newer celebration of life services. This section provides information on helping to honor and commemorate those who have died. Included is information on planning a funeral, memorial or remembrance service, celebration of life ceremony, how to write a eulogy or obituary and some of the cultural traditions surrounding remembering the dead.
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Remembering Those Who Have Died
There are many ways to remember a loved one at Christmas or during the holiday season. This list includes some of the best suggestions and recommendations, in no particular order.
There are many ways to remember a loved one at Christmas or during the holiday season. This list includes some of the best suggestions and recommendations, in no particular order.
Remember Those Who Died - Remembrance Day Sunday - Veterans Day
World War I ended on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, November 11th, 1918 on Armistice Day. Different countries observe Remembrance Day, Remembrance Sunday or Veterans Day as ways of commemorating the end of World War I. The United States honors all of their Veterans in November and their war dead in May.
World War I ended on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, November 11th, 1918 on Armistice Day. Different countries observe Remembrance Day, Remembrance Sunday or Veterans Day as ways of commemorating the end of World War I. The United States honors all of their Veterans in November and their war dead in May.
Plan a Memorial or Celebration of Life Service
This article helps explain the major topics involved in planning a memorial service of Celebration of Life ceremony from selecting the location and date to finding ways of sharing and preserving memories.
This article helps explain the major topics involved in planning a memorial service of Celebration of Life ceremony from selecting the location and date to finding ways of sharing and preserving memories.
Acknowledging the Death of a Parent at Your Wedding
This article from About's Guide to Weddings, Nina Callaway looks at a difficult subject, how to acknowledge the death of a parent at your wedding and still keep the mood on the joyous occasion.
This article from About's Guide to Weddings, Nina Callaway looks at a difficult subject, how to acknowledge the death of a parent at your wedding and still keep the mood on the joyous occasion.
(PDF File) Guide to Compare Funeral/Burial/Cremation Options
This PDF File "Guide to Compare Funeral/Burial/Cremation Options" is a single page table that can be used to help in organizing information when comparing costs at several funeral homes or exploring burial options. It is part of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
This PDF File "Guide to Compare Funeral/Burial/Cremation Options" is a single page table that can be used to help in organizing information when comparing costs at several funeral homes or exploring burial options. It is part of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
Marine Corps Mortuary Affairs - Military Deaths
An article about the Mortuary Affairs (MA) Company. A Combat Service Support Group-11 that has the task of recovering, processing and shipping fallen comrades back to the United States quickly after a military death.
An article about the Mortuary Affairs (MA) Company. A Combat Service Support Group-11 that has the task of recovering, processing and shipping fallen comrades back to the United States quickly after a military death.
Celebration of All Soul's Day To Remember the Dead
A look at two different observances to remember the dead celebrated in the beginning of November - All Soul's Day and Day of the Dead.
A look at two different observances to remember the dead celebrated in the beginning of November - All Soul's Day and Day of the Dead.
Celebrating All Saints' Day - Remembering the Dead
A look at two different holidays in November to remember the dead - All Saint's Day and Day of the Dead.
A look at two different holidays in November to remember the dead - All Saint's Day and Day of the Dead.
Ways of Creatively Remembering Those Lost on September 11, 2001
This article looks at several ways that different people have discovered to creatively remember those who were lost on September 11, 2001.
This article looks at several ways that different people have discovered to creatively remember those who were lost on September 11, 2001.
NASA - Day of Remembrance
On the final Thursday in January the NASA family pauses for a Day of Remembrance to honor the fallen heroes of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia along with all of those who have given their lives in the cause of exploration and discovery.
On the final Thursday in January the NASA family pauses for a Day of Remembrance to honor the fallen heroes of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia along with all of those who have given their lives in the cause of exploration and discovery.
Remembering Shannon: Healing the Spirit
Healing the Spirit book is a powerful set of nine different families that describe the most difficult experience in life: the death of a loved one, who ultimately give the gift of life--as each one becomes an organ and tissue donor. This online excerpt from the book tells Shannon Broom's story and her parents story of survival as "Shannon Lives On."
Healing the Spirit book is a powerful set of nine different families that describe the most difficult experience in life: the death of a loved one, who ultimately give the gift of life--as each one becomes an organ and tissue donor. This online excerpt from the book tells Shannon Broom's story and her parents story of survival as "Shannon Lives On."