Articles to help you verbalize your feelings at a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life
Eulogies are pieces of writing or funeral speeches that are typically shared at a funeral or gathering for someone who has passed away. The speeches often contain a description of the person who passed away, the kind of person they were and personal memories that the person delivering the eulogy fin
Celebrations of life are memorial services that are focused on celebrating the life of the deceased. This celebration can be considered a departure from traditional funeral services which generally hold a more somber and serio
Cremation is now the most common method of disposition in the United States, with experts at NFDA suggesting that almost 80% of Ameri
The Bible offers many verses related to grieving, death, loss, and eternal rest. These verses can bring many Christians comfort, especially after losing a loved one. Here are some Bible verses related to subjects that might be on your mind after losing someone. Bible verses about death and dyi
When putting together a funeral program, it’s common to include a funeral poem or other reading. This may be something you include as part of a eulogy or separately as its own reading. Many people find that funeral poetry helps them express emotions that they have difficulty expressing on their
It’s impossible to capture someone’s life and impact in a single speech, which can make the task of writing a eulogy feel especially daunting. If you’re sitting down to write a eulogy and feeling at a loss for words, start with these steps: 1. Decide what you want to convey. Every person in
A eulogy is a speech generally given at a funeral or memorial service for someone who has passed away. A eulogy can be delivered by a family member, friend, priest, minister, or any other bereaved community member or procession attendee. The eulogy can be written and presented in a variety of w
Citing a memorial quote in a eulogy, obituary, or memorial website for a loved one can be a beautiful way of putting difficult emotions into elegant words. Here are some of the top memorial quotes for a loved one: “Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” - Theodore Geis