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Funeral and Memorial Planning
Many of the first decisions you will make after the death of a loved one involve planning a memorial service. Find tips for funerals, eulogies, and more to make this difficult time a little easier.
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How to Write a Successful Eulogy
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Alternative Phrases for In Lieu of Flowers
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How to Ship or Transport Cremated Human Remains
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VA Death, Burial, Memorial Benefits for U.S. Veterans
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How to Make a Traditional Funeral Memory Board
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
How a Funeral Celebrant Differs From a Director
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
How to Memorialize a Death With Memorial Benches
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Green vs. Traditional Burial and Cremation
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Wake vs. Visitation in a Funeral Service
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Infants and Children Attending Funerals
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
What to Do With Funeral Flowers
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Pet Burial Laws
Fact checked by James Lacy
Origins of Embalming
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What Happens to Unclaimed Cremated Remains
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Symbolic Meanings of Funeral and Sympathy Flowers
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