Articles On:funeral

May 12, 2025

Disrespectful Cemetery Staff

The death of a loved one is difficult enough without disrespectful cemetery staff adding to ...

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June 5, 2023

Etiquette of Memorial Service Decisions

A woman is saddened that the family of a longtime community friend will not be ...

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funeral flowers and memorial service decisions
August 22, 2022

Honoring Funeral Wishes – Including Not Having One

A wife is abiding by her late husband’s funeral wishes. However, her in-laws are none ...

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grieving widow - photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz, Dreamstime. A wife is abiding by her late husband’s funeral wishes, but his family displeased and she feels conflicted. See what Ask Amy advises.
July 25, 2022

Families Should Keep Military Discharge Papers

The proud daughter of a veteran shares her experience after her father’s death, explaining the ...

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World War II veteran medals. Photo by Cheryl Casey, Dreamstime. The daughter of a veteran explains the need for families to keep military discharge papers in a safe place – and what can happen otherwise.
June 14, 2022

10 Meaningful Sympathy Gifts Instead of Flowers

When you hear that a friend has lost a loved one, you naturally desire to ...

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porcelain dove, ribbon, candle, and white roses signifying mourning. Photo by Hámor Szabolcs, Dreamstime. Meaningful sympathy gifts show love to a grieving friend. These 10 ideas go beyond flowers: memorial trees and jewelry, practical ideas, etc.
March 22, 2022

10 Ways to Memorialize a Loved One

Among the saddest occasions in our lives is losing a loved one. As we mourn ...

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Metal Urn Of Ashes At A Funeral Photo By Anze Furlan Dreamstime. For article, These 10 ways to memorialize a loved one can help you mourn their passing, celebrate their lives, and extend their memory.
January 10, 2022

Aquamation and Eco-Friendly Burial Methods

When South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu died recently at the age of 90, it was ...

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Concept Of Death - older man sitting on a park bench but fading from the picture. Photo By Motortion Dreamstime. For article on Aquamation and eco-friendly burial methods
October 25, 2021

Ask Amy: Anxiety Over a Memorial Service During Covid

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Advice columnist Amy Dickinson advises a 64-year-old experiencing anxiety ...

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flowers at a memorial service, for article on anxiety over a memorial service during covid