The Top 10 Books On Grief After the loss of a loved one, everyone experiences grief differently. However, grief extends beyond the person who suffered the loss. Those close to the person in mourning also feel the effects of grief, and are often at a loss when it comes to guidance or advice on what... View Article
What Are Facebook Memorial Pages? We all know that social media is part of our daily life. With over 2 billion active users, there’s no doubt that some of them are passing away, leaving behind their Facebook accounts. However, what happens to a Facebook account once someone dies? Back in 2009, Facebook introduced memorial pages,… View Article
How to Choose a Funeral Speaker When you are planning a funeral for a lost loved one, or when you are pre-planning your own funeral, there are dozens of decisions to be made. If it’s someone else’s funeral, you are likely making many of these decisions under duress, while grieving the death of a friend… View Article
The Meaning of Cremation Jewelry Over the years, burial traditions have evolved to meet modern demands and preferences. As more and more families chose cremation as their burial arrangement, the cremation industry has seen an evolution of its own. What started with cremation niches has evolved into the art of cremation jewelry, or keepsake jewelry…. View Article
Celebrities Buried in South Florida South Florida is home to the final resting place for many South Florida resident celebrities and other celebs that have made the sunshine state their home. If you’ve ever considered what celebrities are buried in South Florida, you might be surprised at how many of them chose Florida as their… View Article
Whether you are writing funeral announcements on cards to send to family and friends or you are writing an obituary to place in your local newspaper, it’s a completely unfamiliar process to write about a loved one or family member who has passed away. It’s an important task someone usually must take care of after… View Article
Should You Have Video at Funerals? Many families and friends question the use of videos at funerals. While most of us are familiar with tribute videos at funeral services, not everyone is comfortable with the idea of having a videographer record the funeral service. However, recording a funeral is acceptable, and it can be very… View Article
Understanding the Many Stages of Grief There’s no doubt everyone experienced grief differently. However, even without noticing, most people go through some stages of grief as they deal with the loss of a loved one. While there is no timeline as to when or how someone enters each of these stages of grief, acknowledging you’re… View Article
Best Sympathy Quotes for Passing Writing a sympathy card or sending a note to express your condolences after a passing can be challenging. When there are no words that can possibly express how you feel or bring comfort to those who grieve, finding the right words can be hard. However, showing your sympathy or merely… View Article
How to Get Ordained? In the state of Florida, anyone can get ordained. A short application is all it takes to get ordained in Florida. People may get ordained to solemnize weddings, perform funeral and memorial services, and other events. In South Florida, the registration process to get ordained is easy, free, and convenient. However,… View Article
Funeral Guest Book Inspiration A thoughtful way to personalize a memorial service is by looking at creative funeral guest book inspiration. Starting from the traditional guest book, all the way to modern funeral guest book styles, personalizing this element is a way to incorporate your loved one’s touch into his/her funeral. Maybe you are pre-planning… View Article
Unique Funeral Traditions around the World Every country, village, and little town is unique. So, it is not surprising that there are some incredibly unique funeral traditions around the world. Have you ever wondered what a traditional funeral in China looks like? What about traditions in Bali and Taiwan? This list of unique funeral traditions… View Article
Types of Burial Options Choosing the type of burial to memorialize your loved ones or yourself is a profoundly personal decision. Burial options offer a valuable outlet to maintain the memories of your loved ones forever. At The Gardens, we offer several types of burial options to help you and your loved ones find the… View Article