Announcing the 2016 Memorial Day Photo Contest Winners

Chicago, IL–June 29, 2016: A photo of a service person participating in the annual Flags-In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner of the Funeralwise.com 2016 Capture Memorial Day Photo Contest. The photo, “Flags-In, Memorial Day,” submitted by Amber Knickman of Morrisville, PA, was by far the fan favorite and […]


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Once you are registered as a user on Funeralwise, there are several ways you can interact with us. I want to: Ask a funeral question Tell a funeral story Comment on a post in Forums or on our Digital Dying blog. About our Content Funeralwise brings you lots of information on funeral planning, funeral etiquette, […]


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People at Graveside

What Should I Say to the Grieving Family?

Visitations and funeral services are often confusing for the family. Take time to talk with and greet family members, even if only to share a hug and a simple expression of sorrow. Kind words or memories about the person who has died are always welcome. The family may want to talk and there’s no need […]


New Survey Shows Most People Don’t Plan to Die

Chicago, IL, May 17, 2010 – How much do consumers really know about funeral planning? According to Funeralwise.com, not enough. That’s the conclusion suggested by a fascinating new study released this week that shows consumers are reluctant to pre-plan funerals or express their final wishes.


Word to the Wise Guides

Word to the Wise: A Series of Guides

  Advice to Live By — Our Handy Guides The WORD TO THE WISE series is a set of handy reference guides from Funeralwise.com. These concise guides provide tips and information about funeral planning, funeral etiquette, funeral customs, buying funeral products and services, and much more. Among the Guides you can expect to receive are: […]


How to Set Up a Memorial Giving Page: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Setting up a memorial giving page doesn't have to be complicated — most families can have one live in under 20 minutes. The one decision worth making first: is the money going to a charity, or straight to the family? That single choice shapes which platform makes sense and how the gifts are treated at tax time. From there, it's just a short story, a photo, and a link — one that belongs right in the obituary, so anyone reading it can give without having to search for it.


Sympathy Meals

10 Tips For Creating The Ideal Sympathy Meal

When someone we care about loses a loved one, we want to do something to help. One time-honored way is to provide the grieving family with the ideal sympathy meal. We’ve got some helpful tips for ways to make sure that you create a sympathy meal that is sure to be appreciated. Keep in mind […]


Digital Dying

Have You Seen the All-New Digital Dying?

The all-new Digital Dying offers a fresh take on the trends and issues that are shaping the funeral industry. If you haven’t looked at our blog, Digital Dying, in a while, you are in for a treat. It’s got an all-new look and a fresh focus. We’ll still bring you our unique perspective on funeral […]


Grief and the Holidays

Grief And The Holidays

Most of us look forward to the sights, sounds, and celebrations of the holiday season. For those who have suffered a loss, however, this time of year presents many challenges, not the least of which is how to make the difficult journey through grief when it seems all those around us are filled with joy. […]


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