Paul Hanks

Bereavement thank you notes do not have to be a major ordeal if you use the simple method outlined below. Grief is hard! With everything you have had to deal with lately, the last thing you need right now is the added burden of social obligations. Some time has passed since the tragedy occurred. The [...]

Grieve and sorrows are a natural part of funerals. People bring food and send flowers all in effort to help to relieve some of the sadness. Another good way to do this is through your words to the grieving family. For centuries people have been writing poetry or often referred to as bereavement poetry.
We are [...]

Cremation societies provide information and resources to people in the midst of a difficult time: the death of a loved one. Those who are interested in cremation as an alternative to ground burial can find a cremation society to answer their questions about cremation- from the very basics about the cremation process to the locations [...]

The reality of death is always with us even though it’s true that we don’t like to think about it. Another reality that is constantly present is the state of our planet’s limited resources. For a variety of reasons, many people consider cemeteries to be damaging to the Earth.
1. Some “traditional” cemeteries have few to [...]

Funeral ceremony programs offer a way to contain a summary and highlights of the life of a deceased. These programs come in a variety of styles such as single fold or bifold, graduated 2-page or 4-pages, tri fold brochures, large booklets, and legal size book folds. Families place the order of the ceremony within the [...]

The selection of a funeral spray is a very personal, often emotional experience. Selecting the right spray involves a number of factors. Advice from others may help you make a decision, but ultimately, your choice should be one that you know would please your loved one.
One factor that might influence your choice of casket spray [...]

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If a family member or someone close to you loses someone special then it is normally a thoughtful gesture to send that family or significant other some flowers appropriate for the occasion. It may be for church services or to someone’s home that lives out of state, but, condolences were needed.
If you live close by [...]

The best poems for funerals express emotions about the loss of a loved one. There are an array of emotions during the grieving and mourning period. There are feelings of loss, sadness, grief, guilt, and abandonment. Often in bereavement, these emotions can be felt simultaneously.
Poems are a popular method to express profound emotions in the [...]

A demise of a loved one is always a great challenge. You were together for months, years, even decades just chatting and relaxing, having a good time. When the appointed time comes, tears flow. It is difficult, and trying.
However, life must continue. It does not matter how hard you try, life must still go on. [...]