2024

Honoring a Life: Essential Elements of a Eulogy

Losing a loved one is never easy, and giving a eulogy at their funeral can be intimidating. A eulogy is a speech or written tribute that celebrates the life of the deceased and provides comfort to those in attendance. It is a time to reflect on the memories shared and honor the impact that person had on your life. While there is no right or wrong way to give a eulogy, it is important to include certain elements to make it meaningful and memorable.…

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Planning a funeral is never an easy task, but it can be even harder when you want to honor the deceased's memory without incorporating religion into the funeral. While most funeral homes are prepared to accommodate funerals for people of a range of different faiths and beliefs, finding service ideas and funeral materials that don't reference religion at all can be more difficult. When my mother passed away, I went to a lot of trouble to respect her wish for me to create a funeral that was free from religion. I decided to share what I learned from that experience here in this blog, so that others will realize that it is possible to create a non-religious funeral service.