The Sympathy Note: Advice from the Art of Manliness Blog
Posted on October 30, 2015 by | Leave a comment
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The Sympathy Note: Advice from the Art of Manliness Blog In previous posts, I have shared some of my own thoughts and the work of others on the very important topic of what to say to the grieving. Yesterday on the consistently useful and interesting “Art of Manliness” website, writers Brett and Kate McKay gave […]
Continue Reading Funeral Arrangement – How to Plan
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By Karen Zinn Now what? What do you need to know? Where do you begin? According to Peggy Post, Director of the The Emily Post® Institute, it’s always best to discuss your wishes well before you are on your deathbed. Try to have an open line of communication about your wishes and find out what […]
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Repass (Repast) or Funeral Reception – What You Need to Know
Posted on October 26, 2015 by | 1 Comment
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What is a Repast After a Funeral? When someone dies, the family hosts a repast. It is usually less formal than an actual funeral service or memorial and much more informal. It’s common for anyone who attended to join in on this gathering. Funeral repast has long been a tradition to honor the deceased with […]
Continue Reading Funeral Etiquette for Cell Phones
Posted on October 19, 2015 by | Leave a comment
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Cell phones often go off when we least want them to. In church. In school. During sex. And at a funeral. As other funeral directors can attest, the oddest thing about a cell phone ringing during funerals is how many people will actually answer. “Hello. Yeah. I’m at a funeral service. Can I call you […]
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How to Speak the Language of Grief © 2010 Alex, Flickr | CC-BY | via Wylio You walk into a house full of fresh grief. It’s fresh because the death just occurred. Your best friend’s husband went out to the bar last night, drowned his hard day in hard drink and he never made […]
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