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Empathy’s Funeral & Memorial Specialists
Writers and researchers delivering clear and useful information on funeral planning and preparation, burial practices, and memorial tributes.
MORE ARTICLES BY Empathy’s Funeral & Memorial Specialists
Mourning in the virtual space: Planning an online funeral
The Funeral
| 4 min read
All about conservation burial
The Funeral
| 4 min read
Choosing the right funeral home
The Funeral
| 7 min read
Red flags to look out for when planning a funeral
The Funeral
| 3 min read
A guide to religious funeral traditions
The Funeral
| 6 min read
The Black American funeral tradition of homegoing
The Funeral
| 4 min read
How memorial societies can help with funeral planning
The Funeral
| 4 min read
Guide to antyesti: Hindu funeral and mourning rituals
The Funeral
| 5 min read
Buddhist traditions in death and mourning
The Funeral
| 6 min read
Your guide to burial plots
The Funeral
| 7 min read
Transporting a loved one after they’ve passed
Immediate Arrangements
| 7 min read
How to dress for a wake or viewing ceremony
The Funeral
| 4 min read
Choosing a funeral officiant
The Funeral
| 5 min read
Dressing your loved one for their final rest
The Funeral
| 5 min read
If you’re not invited to the funeral
The Funeral
| 5 min read
Questions to ask before deciding on burial or cremation
The Funeral
| 3 min read
Placing the obituary
The Funeral
| 5 min read
Eco-friendly burial options
The Funeral
| 3 min read
Planning a memorial service
The Funeral
| 6 min read
Finding the right crematorium
The Funeral
| 4 min read
Choosing the elements of the funeral service
The Funeral
| 4 min read
Planning a funeral for a spouse of a different religion
The Funeral
| 5 min read
What if I can’t afford the funeral?
The Funeral
| 5 min read
Catholic funeral and burial traditions
The Funeral
| 6 min read
How to know if direct cremation is right for you
The Funeral
| 3 min read
Funeral invitations: A comprehensive guide
The Funeral
| 3 min read
Casket information: A complete guide to caskets
The Funeral
| 6 min read
Writing an obituary that honors your loved one
The Funeral
| 8 min read
What colors to wear to a funeral
The Funeral
| 5 min read
How to write a eulogy: The comprehensive guide
The Funeral
| 5 min read
What is a funeral and why do we have them?
The Funeral
| 4 min read
Alternative memorial ceremonies
The Funeral
| 6 min read
How best to work with a funeral home
The Funeral
| 5 min read
How much do headstones cost?
The Funeral
| 5 min read
How to plan a celebration of life service
The Funeral
| 5 min read
How to plan a wake service
The Funeral
| 6 min read
A guide to scattering ashes and interment of ashes
The Funeral
| 7 min read
What is a funeral insurance policy?
The Funeral
| 4 min read
Jewish death and burial traditions
The Funeral
| 6 min read
Muslim traditions in mourning and grief
The Funeral
| 9 min read
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