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Flower Customs for Asian Funerals
Sending flowers to a funeral or to a family in grief is always appropriate and appreciated. Different religions and cultures have their own traditions passed down from generation to generation; it is...
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Military Funeral Honors and Customs
United States Veterans are given honorable, military funerals to commemorate the time they spent while serving our country. Family and friends are comforted in the traditions and respectful services...
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Should Children Attend A Funeral?
When a family member or friend passes away, should your child attend the funeral? What age is appropriate? — The truth is, there is no right answer. It depends on the maturity level of the child and...
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What Should I Send to a Funeral?
Funeral flowers are a beautiful way to show sympathy. When it comes to expressing your sympathy to someone who has recently lost a loved one, you want to be sincere and, most importantly, let the...
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Navigating Social Media and Funeral Etiquette
When someone passes there is more left behind than just their physical property. The importance of social media profiles have given many individuals a strong online presence which remains after death....
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How Can I Pay Tribute?
Each year hundreds of men and women who serve and protect our communities are lost in the line of duty. Police officers and firefighters put the safety and well-being of their neighborhoods first when...
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Sympathy Gifts: Another Way to Offer Condolences
One of the hardest things to do in life is console a friend or loved one who has lost someone important to them. It’s hard to know what to say, how to say it or even if you should say anything at all....
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In Lieu Of Flowers Or Celebrate With Flowers?
Occasionally an obituary will include the term “In Lieu of Flowers,” or “Please Omit Flowers.” For many, this request causes confusion, embarrassment and even resentment (since it is often interpreted...
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Ask The Funeral Expert: Jill – If parents are divorced and the father dies, who should the flag be presented to at the cemetery? Funeral Expert Reply: Jill, I believe protocol dictates that the flag go...
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Expressing Your Condolences
Funerals are hard. Finding the right thing to say to the grieving family is an intimidating task. Religious and cultural differences can add to this difficulty. Here are a few ways to appropriately...
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