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Saying Goodbye to a Loved One

My name is Chris. Welcome to my funeral blog. Not many people like to think about death, but when a loved one passes away, it is time to face up to things. The biggest job is organising the funeral. When my mother passed away, it was down to me to organise the funeral. I was overcome with grief so I found it very difficult to think about the type of funeral my mother would have wanted. I got in touch with a fantastic funeral home who helped me to plan everything. I decided to start this blog to offer advice to others who are planning a funeral.

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Observing Etiquette at Orthodox Catholic Funerals

Posted on May 2, 2017

Death and funerals invoke different practices around the world, and to some extent, within religions. For those who observe Catholicism, death means passing from the present life into the afterlife, which makes the funeral incredibly symbolic. In order to understand how orthodoxy affects the funeral process, it's worth examining how Greek and Portuguese individuals approach such occasions. What happens immediately after the death? The time between death and a Greek Orthodox funeral should last between two to three days, but this sometimes extends to a week. [Read More]

Five Rituals to Consider When Planning a Funeral for a Child

Posted on May 2, 2017

Losing a child can be devastating, but many people find the funeral rituals to be part of the healing process. If you are planning a funeral for your child or if you are helping a friend or relative plan a funeral for their child, there are several things you may want to consider. 1. Take Your Time Traditionally, funerals are held close to the time of death so that the body may be displayed. [Read More]

What to do when someone dies

Posted on May 1, 2017

If you are bereaved, there are many things to attend to in handling the affairs of the deceased. From the moment a loved one passes on there are certain things you need to do. These are; Getting a death certificate In the first place, if the deceased died in a hospital or nursing home, a death certificate is written and their body is usually kept in the mortuary until you involve the services of a funeral director. [Read More]