Scattering ashes is often the last act of farewell — a ceremony in its own right, separate from the funeral, and for many families the most personal part of the whole process. It can happen
The wake — or funeral reception — is the gathering that follows the service. It is less formal than the funeral itself, and for many families it is where the real remembering happens: the stories
Few things stop people in their tracks quite like a blank sympathy card. You want to say something that genuinely helps, and the fear of saying the wrong thing can make it feel almost impossible
An obituary and a eulogy are not the same thing, though the two are often confused. A eulogy is the tribute spoken aloud at the funeral service. An obituary is a written notice of someone’s
Hindu funeral rites are among the oldest in continuous practice anywhere in the world. They centre on cremation as the means by which the soul is freed from the body, and on the family’s role
Muslim funerals are guided by Islamic law and carried out with care and speed — burial as soon as possible after death is considered an obligation of the community towards the deceased. The service is
Jewish funerals are guided by principles that have been observed for thousands of years: respect for the body, prompt burial, and communal support for the bereaved. While practices differ between Orthodox, Reform, and Liberal communities,
A funeral is a sad time for families, but more and more people are now becoming actively involved in making sure their loved ones know what sort of funeral they want. And rather than it…
Orders of service can add a personal touch to a loved one’s funeral, which is one of the main reasons why they are almost always included. But what exactly are the orders of service, and…
