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The ultimate collection of funeral planning resources, ideas, and advice. Find useful funeral planning guides and checklist, inspirational writings and poems, and information about funeral traditions.

 
 
 

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Funeral Planning Ideas and Advice
Writings: Recommended Poetry
Sep 11, 2019
poetry, ideas, inspiration, writings
Writings: Recommended Poetry
Sep 11, 2019
poetry, ideas, inspiration, writings

A selection of common funeral and remembrance poems to inspire you when planning for a memorial or funeral service. What would you want read at your funeral? 

Sep 11, 2019
poetry, ideas, inspiration, writings
The Basics of Writing a Eulogy or Funeral Speech
Sep 11, 2019
writings, funeral speech, inspiration, ideas, info, information, eulogy
The Basics of Writing a Eulogy or Funeral Speech
Sep 11, 2019
writings, funeral speech, inspiration, ideas, info, information, eulogy
Sep 11, 2019
writings, funeral speech, inspiration, ideas, info, information, eulogy
Funerals by Theme: Vintage
Sep 10, 2019
ideas, inspiration, vintage, funeral, funerals by theme
Funerals by Theme: Vintage
Sep 10, 2019
ideas, inspiration, vintage, funeral, funerals by theme
Sep 10, 2019
ideas, inspiration, vintage, funeral, funerals by theme
Symbolic Goodbye Ideas
Sep 6, 2019
pinterest, inspiration, symbolic goodbye, goodbye, ideas
Symbolic Goodbye Ideas
Sep 6, 2019
pinterest, inspiration, symbolic goodbye, goodbye, ideas
Sep 6, 2019
pinterest, inspiration, symbolic goodbye, goodbye, ideas
Floral Ideas
Sep 6, 2019
ideas, inspiration, pinterest, flowers, floral arrangements, funeral flowers
Floral Ideas
Sep 6, 2019
ideas, inspiration, pinterest, flowers, floral arrangements, funeral flowers
Sep 6, 2019
ideas, inspiration, pinterest, flowers, floral arrangements, funeral flowers
Funeral Music: Where to Start
Sep 6, 2019
audio, music, funeral songs, idea, ideas, inspiration, traditional funeral songs, popular funeral songs, religious funeral songs, classical funeral songs, songs
Funeral Music: Where to Start
Sep 6, 2019
audio, music, funeral songs, idea, ideas, inspiration, traditional funeral songs, popular funeral songs, religious funeral songs, classical funeral songs, songs

A list of funeral songs; some creative, some religious, and some traditional.

Sep 6, 2019
audio, music, funeral songs, idea, ideas, inspiration, traditional funeral songs, popular funeral songs, religious funeral songs, classical funeral songs, songs
Inspiration: Non-Traditional Urns
Oct 31, 2017
inspiration, ideas
Inspiration: Non-Traditional Urns
Oct 31, 2017
inspiration, ideas

This is an example blog post excerpt.

Oct 31, 2017
inspiration, ideas
 

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Funeral Planning Popular Topics - Funerals 101

Funerals 101

Funeral Planning Popular Topics - Songs and Music

songs and music

Funeral Planning Popular Topics - Green Burials

green burials

Funeral Planning Popular Topics - Urns and Caskets

urns and caskets

Funeral Planning Popular Topics - Funeral Program Templates

funeral programs

Funeral Planning Popular Topics - Poems, Quotes and Passages

poems, quotes and passages

 

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Obituaries: Learning about life by reading about death.
inspiratin, inspiration, obituaries, obituary
Obituaries: Learning about life by reading about death.
inspiratin, inspiration, obituaries, obituary

Here’s something different—learning about life through the obituaries.

inspiratin, inspiration, obituaries, obituary
Coffin with great views
coffins, coffin, ideas
Coffin with great views
coffins, coffin, ideas
coffins, coffin, ideas
A Royal Funeral: The Star of Zanzibar, Piping Sailors, and a Land Rover
featured funeral, featured funerals, inspiration, military
A Royal Funeral: The Star of Zanzibar, Piping Sailors, and a Land Rover
featured funeral, featured funerals, inspiration, military
featured funeral, featured funerals, inspiration, military
Poems For Children
poems, poetry, writings, ideas, inspiratin, inspiration
Poems For Children
poems, poetry, writings, ideas, inspiratin, inspiration
poems, poetry, writings, ideas, inspiratin, inspiration

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Skip the suit: Eco-friendly burial clothing is here.
green burial, info, information, inspiration
Skip the suit: Eco-friendly burial clothing is here.
green burial, info, information, inspiration
green burial, info, information, inspiration
Contrary to Popular Belief, it's Pretty Easy Being Green
info, information, inspiration, green burial, cremation, urns
Contrary to Popular Belief, it's Pretty Easy Being Green
info, information, inspiration, green burial, cremation, urns
info, information, inspiration, green burial, cremation, urns
Christian Funeral Traditions
info, information, Christian, funeral tradition, traditional burial, religion
Christian Funeral Traditions
info, information, Christian, funeral tradition, traditional burial, religion
info, information, Christian, funeral tradition, traditional burial, religion
The Future of Funeral Homes
funeral, funeral home, future, info, information
The Future of Funeral Homes
funeral, funeral home, future, info, information
funeral, funeral home, future, info, information
 

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Obituaries: Learning about life by reading about death.
Obituaries: Learning about life by reading about death.

Here’s something different—learning about life through the obituaries.

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obituaries, ideaspeter hajinianJuly 15, 2021inspiratin, inspiration, obituaries, obituary
Coffin with great views
Coffin with great views
ideaspeter hajinianApril 28, 2021coffins, coffin, ideas
What Grief May Give You
What Grief May Give You

Here is a favorite quote from Annie Lamott’s Traveling Mercies, a book I decided to revisit since my mother’s passing.

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peter hajinianApril 21, 2021grief
Saying Things Like They Are: Reflections on Grief
Saying Things Like They Are: Reflections on Grief

My mom passed away in February. Sorry to break it to you so indelicately. I'm actually just coming to terms with saying it myself.

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peter hajinianApril 21, 2021grief, article, comfort, goodbye, inspiration
A Royal Funeral: The Star of Zanzibar, Piping Sailors, and a Land Rover
A Royal Funeral: The Star of Zanzibar, Piping Sailors, and a Land Rover
ideaspeter hajinianApril 19, 2021featured funeral, featured funerals, inspiration, military
Poems For Children
Poems For Children
ideasJamey BoerjanAugust 20, 2020poems, poetry, writings, ideas, inspiratin, inspiration
Poems for a Friend
Poems for a Friend
ideassue kruskopfAugust 19, 2020poetry, writings, idea, ideas, inspiration
Best Pine Box Coffins
Best Pine Box Coffins
Green Burials, ideas, Funerals 101Jamey BoerjanJune 30, 2020caskets, coffins, eco-friendly, green burial, entombment
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Caskets and Coffins
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Caskets and Coffins
Green Burials, Body, ideasJamey BoerjanJune 30, 2020coffins, casket, eco-friendly, green burial
When Should You Change Your Life Insurance?
When Should You Change Your Life Insurance?
Essentials, Funeral Planning, InformationJamey BoerjanJune 30, 2020life insurance, funeral planning checklist, funeral financials, survivor checklist
5 Things To Know About Green Burials
5 Things To Know About Green Burials
Green Burials, ideaspeter hajinianJune 23, 2020green burial, ideas, inspiration
Top 5 Tips For Planning A Virtual Funeral Or Celebration
Top 5 Tips For Planning A Virtual Funeral Or Celebration
Funerals 101peter hajinianJune 16, 2020funeral, funeral guide, death in a digital world
100 Best Memorial Celebration Ideas
100 Best Memorial Celebration Ideas
sue kruskopfOctober 11, 2019celebration ideas
Some of the best obituaries ever written
Some of the best obituaries ever written
Information, obituariessue kruskopfOctober 4, 2019obituary, obituaries
What To Consider When Choosing a Cremation Urn
What To Consider When Choosing a Cremation Urn
Cremation, urnssue kruskopfOctober 4, 2019urns, capsule urns, vessels
The Things You Need To Know About Planning a Funeral
Funeral Planningsue kruskopfOctober 4, 2019how to plan a funeral, funeral guide
Survivor/Funeral Checklist: What To Do Immediately After Someone Dies
Survivor/Funeral Checklist: What To Do Immediately After Someone Dies
Funeral Planning, Essentialssue kruskopfOctober 4, 2019When someone dies, funeral checklist
A Brilliant Alternative to Cremation Ashes
A Brilliant Alternative to Cremation Ashes
Cremationsue kruskopfOctober 4, 2019cremation, ashes
The 12 Best Wooden Urns on Etsy
The 12 Best Wooden Urns on Etsy
urns, Cremationsue kruskopfOctober 4, 2019wooden urns, Best cremation urns, cremains, wood
The 10 Best Pet Urns on Etsy
Cremation, urnssue kruskopfOctober 4, 2019pet urns, best pet urns
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