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What Would Ginger Suggest You Wear to a Funeral?

A couple of weeks ago, one of our customers came in and I asked her how I could help her. She solemnly replied that I could help her select a dress to wear to her husband's funeral. She teared up as she said it. I felt so sad for her, and then she said,

What is the Proper Etiquette for Funeral Flower Delivery?

Proper etiquette for funeral flower delivery is of the utmost importance. The family and friends of the deceased deserve professionalism and respect.

13 Tombstones With A Surprising Sense of Humor

They might not have been able to live on, but at least they left their senses of humor on Earth.

Funeral Etiquette: At the Service

If ever there were a time for decorum to be upheld, it is at a funeral, memorial, or graveside service. Here is all the etiquette for such services, including attire, processionals and recessionals, smartphone use (or not!) during ceremonies, and more.

How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Debunking 7 Myths About Funerals

There are many myths about funerals and the funeral profession. Here are some of the many our community shared with us when asked what they’ve encountered.

5 Photos You Should Take at the Cemetery

Cemetery photos are great in genealogy, but only if you get the right ones. Here are 5 photos you should take every time you go to the cemetery.

More cemeteries are going green

Four of the eight Green Burial Council-certified cemeteries in New York are in Rochester.

Show your kid's teacher some love with these cute ideas

Do You Know the Lubbock Cemetery Angel's Creepy Story?

There is a strange story about the big angel statue at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.

This Is Probably The Most High-Tech Cemetery In the World

The Ruriden columbarium, operated by the Koukokuji Buddhist Temple in Tokyo, is as futuristic as the capital of Japan itself. Believe it or not, this is a cemetery.

Cemeteries are the perfect spot to track our planet’s demise

Between the headstones at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts, citizen scientists record data on changing plant, animal, and insect behavior.

The Easiest Way to Plan a Christian Funeral or Memorial Service

A Christian funeral or memorial service is never easy to plan and organize. This practical and spiritual guide will help alleviate some of the burden.

5 Prayers for the dead (that you can take to the cemetery)

Remember, O Lord, that they are Thy creatures, not made by strange gods, but by Thee … While the Catholic tradition of visiting a cemetery during

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.