Participation is powerful: Part 1
Posted on March 22, 2016 by | Leave a comment
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https://www.dailyundertaker.com/2008/08/participation-is-powerful.html Participation is powerful. Often, children lack an opportunity to truly participate in the funeral services for their loved ones. When I was 8 and my brother 9, our father died after a few months of illness. Our mother was insightful enough to arrange for us to participate with readings during the service, and […]
Continue Reading “I wish I’d spoken at my father’s funeral”
Posted on February 15, 2016 by | Leave a comment
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Here is some great advice on giving eulogies from Olivia Mitchell. As she mentions, you only get one chance to do this, so don’t pass it up if at all possible. A professional oration is never expected, but an honest, personal reflection can make a funeral meaningful and healing. I wish I’d spoken at my […]
Continue Reading For a Funeral Director, You Sure Do Ask a Lot of Questions!
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From: The Lady at Death’s Door https://theladyatdeathsdoor.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/for-a-funeral-director-you-sure-do-ask-a-lot-of-questions/ We are not your nosy neighbour who hovers over lukewarm coffee behind the kitchen curtains, hoping for a juicy piece of gossip. We are not therapists, detectives or reporters. We are Funeral Directors and we are here to serve.As such, we ask only the questions necessary to ensure that […]
Continue Reading Funeral Etiquette – By The Lady At Death’s Door
Posted on January 20, 2016 by | Leave a comment
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https://theladyatdeathsdoor.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/funeral-etiquette/ First of all, know that your presence is what’s most important. That you care enough to show up, says that you are a true friend, and that you wish to pay your respects. What to Wear Something your granny would approve of. If a woman’s high heels are such that they make her legs […]
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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