Category: Memorialization
Six Surprising Facts About Military Honor Guards
With their crisp synchronized movements and polished appearance, honor guards bring sophistication and history to ceremonies ranging from military funerals to the Super Bowl. But how much do you know about America’s military honor guards? Keep reading to learn six surprising facts about these “best of the best” of our Armed Forces.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Permanent Memorialization
Want to help your loved ones avoid painful (and expensive) decisions when you pass away? Consider buying a cemetery plot, columbarium niche, or another kind of permanent memorialization long before you need it. Keep reading for eight tips on choosing the permanent memorial right for your beliefs and budget.
Read MoreReligious Funeral Rituals
Every religion approaches death in meaningful and sacred ways to its believers. A closer look at different religions' funeral traditions can lead to greater understanding and acceptance. Keep reading to learn how different – yet similar – we are.
Read MoreWhat to Wear to a Spring Funeral
What do you wear to a celebration of life in warmer weather? Read on for eight quick tips on keeping cool and respectful when honoring a loved one.
Read MoreFuneral Directors’ Favorite Memorials
A memorial service should be as unique as the person it celebrates. In honor of Funeral Director and Mortician Appreciation Day, we asked a few ShareLife funeral directors to share their favorite memorials.
Read MoreOwning Your Eulogy
What will your loved ones say about you? One way to ensure your story is told is to write it yourself. Keep reading to learn more about writing your eulogy when you make preplan arrangements.
Read MoreWhat To Do With Someone’s Belongings When They Pass
Seeing their belongings – their bedroom slippers, a well-loved childhood toy, or a favorite book on the nightstand – is almost too much to bear when someone we love dies. We’ve developed a strategy to help make this task a little easier.
Read MoreWhat To Know About Cremation Jewelry
Cremation jewelry is a tangible memory encased within a beautiful necklace, ring, or other wearable keepsakes. It’s a loving way to honor your loved one and keep their legacy alive. Keep reading to learn five facts about cremation jewelry.
Read MoreVirtual No More: Funerals & Life Celebrations
After years of distancing, we can come together once more to say goodbye. Here are ideas to honor the person you love in a larger-than-life way.
Read MoreThoughtful Holiday Gifts to Honor Loved Ones
Respectfully honor loved ones during the holidays with these clever memorial ideas.
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