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Category: Funerals

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November 13, 2019

Best Modern Funeral Songs

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Modern Funeral Songs Choosing a funeral song for a memorial service is a very personal task. Often funeral songs reflect the personality of the deceased, and they serve as a way to pay tribute to your loved ones during their celebration of life. While most people choose from traditional funeral songs when it comes to… View Article

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September 16, 2019

Funeral Attire for Men

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At funerals, it’s important to show respect, and part of doing so is dressing in proper funeral attire. Our funeral counselors are familiar with the struggle men have around this topic. Oftentimes, they don’t know what to wear to a funeral. Men are expected to show their respect by wearing polished and subdued outfits. Some… View Article

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September 10, 2019

How to Choose a Pallbearer?

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Choosing a Pallbearer Many cultures share the act of having pallbearers during a loved one’s funeral. Essentially, pallbearers are chosen to either carry or escort the casket at a funeral. In most cultures, participating in a loved one’s funeral as a pallbearer is one of the highest honors someone is given. However, family members often… View Article

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August 30, 2019

What Is a Mausoleum?

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MAUSOLEUMS DEFINED For years, mausoleums have been chosen as a way to commemorate and honor the deceased. Mausoleums are building constructions with the sole purpose of housing someone’s remains. A mausoleum is an above-ground, free-standing building that has crypts or any other type of burial compartments to hold remains. They are found in many cemeteries,… View Article

Funerary Art

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April 29, 2019

Funerary Art | The Art of Memorials

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The History of Funerary Art Funerary art is a cultural practice that dates back to ancient civilizations. More than art, these are monuments to celebrate and memorialize the dead. Funerary art may serve as an article the dead can use in the afterlife, an item to celebrate their accomplishments, or in some cases, funerary art… View Article