Ethical Will Guide An ethical will is a voluntary, non-legally binding document that usually contains a set of stories, notes, and last words to your family and friends. Adapted from Jewish tradition, this document can be as formal or informal as you wish. The defining feature of an ethical will is the intent rather than…
How Long After Death Should I Hold the Funeral? Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that can happen to a person in their life. Amongst the loss and grief, you also have a responsibility to live on, preparing your loved one’s final affairs. One question many people ask: How long…
How to Plan a Living Funeral Funerals are important rituals in human life. It’s a chance for us to grieve and mourn the loss of our loved ones. It gives us time to appreciate their life and what they meant to us who remain. They are powerful events─ solemn, but filled with hope. Whether you…
Is a Live Funeral Right for You? Tuning into a funeral is nothing new. However, most broadcast funerals in history have been of high-profile individuals and celebrities ─ not your average person. Nowadays, livestream technology has made it possible for all of us to memorialize and share our loved one’s final goodbye digitally. As stated…
Presenting an Elegy: Preparing an Obituary Poem for Memorial Service Across cultures, art has been used to mourn, celebrate, and commemorate our loved ones at their passing. Whether an elegy or a funeral march, it’s important to explore how the spoken word can be used to celebrate your loved one’s life, as well as how…