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Proper standing/seating for immediate family (Funeral Etiquette)

My father in law passed recently. The line up of how we walked into the church and how we sat has b…

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death certificates for moslem person (Funeral Customs)

Does the funeral home require a signed death certificate before they retrieve a body of a moslem cl…

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Overcharged for Funeral? (Funeral Expenses, Funeral Planning Issues)

My mother in law was buried last week. The funeral home charged the family over $12,000.00. This di…

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Multiple parents in Eulogy (Funeral Planning Issues, Obituaries/Eulogies)

How do you include multiple parents in a eulogy that shows respect and endearment? I have a loving …

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Viewing the deceased (Funeral Issues)

Hi my lovely 44 year old auntie passed away suddenly and had to have lots of tests on her body afte…

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Wicca Funeral (Funeral Customs)

I’d like to know more about a Wicca funeral for a class project. Do you have prayers you say before…

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Who to include in planning of deceased’s celebration of life? (Family Issues, Funeral Planning Issues)

Should an adult child of a deceased parent consult with the deceased’s out of state siblings …

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Communicate with my pet buddy (Pet Loss)

I had a pet name buddy who was 3 months old and he left us yesterday. He was labrador dog. Can you …

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Inquiring about the Funeral Director profession (funeral industry)

After reading the interview with Josh Slocum where he states that “Nobody needs to go to scho…

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Funeral Etiquette with 2nd Marriage (Family Issues, Funeral Etiquette)

My ex wife and I have been divorced for 23 years recently our daughter passed. I am married to my c…

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Advance Directives (Family Issues)

If I opt for a Living Will over a Medical POA, will my children be relieved not to have to make the…

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Cremation burial at cemetery (Cemetery Questions, Cremation Questions)

I am planning my fathers cremation burial and have questions about cemetery fees.  He will be …

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Ex funeral (Family Issues)

Hello I hope you can help Should I go with my wife to her ex husbands funeral She has 2 sons Ages 2…

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Military vs First Responder Funerals (Funeral Customs)

Can you please explain the following to me: Police, Fire, and EMS Funeral Customs: “Casket Wa…

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Advice (Flowers/Donations, Funeral Etiquette)

Hello, My father is in the last stages of his terminal illness. It has been an emotional time becau…

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