Planning wakes and funerals can be emotional. Share thoughtful advice for honoring loved ones and creating meaningful remembrance events.
- by systemPlanning wakes and funerals can be emotional. Share thoughtful advice for honoring loved ones and creating meaningful remembrance events. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by lindsey_rae79Hey Moms. My father in law passed away on Christmas morning, we knew it was coming and I have already made a picture/music slideshow for his Celebration of Life. We are going to have a service for him this week, but I'm thinking I will need a projector and screen for everyone to view it. […]
- by Maria_PaxtonA dear friend of mine went into labor at 21 weeks, the baby was born alive and lived for about 2 hours. They are having the baby cremated and having a very small and intimate memorial for people to stop by and give hugs, pay respects, etc etc. I am in charge of the alter/table. […]
- by Maria_PaxtonA dear friend of mine went into labor at 21 weeks, the baby was born alive and lived for about 2 hours. They are having the baby cremated and having a very small and intimate memorial for people to stop by and give hugs, pay respects, etc etc. I am in charge of the alter/table. […]
- by Ruth_R1Hi, I am hoping that I can get some great ideas for meals. My boss/friend's son was killed yesterday. This is so tragic and terrible I am just thinking of some ideas I can do to help relive some of the stress during this terrible time. I was thinking of making a few meals that […]
- by debkearney1Hello moms. I need your help, I'm looking for an inspirational poem or quote to put in a simple funeral program. I lost my aunt who lost her battle with cancer, and I have been handling her final goodbye. I had to do this a year ago for my father, but I'm finding it difficult […]
- by hthrlkMy nephew is currently on his second deployment to war. His Popa died yesterday morning, we contacted the red cross and did the paperwork to get the death verified and subbmitted a request for his furlow (permission to go to funeral). His commanding officer denied him and told him "if you never lived with him […]
- by Mama_GIs it appropriate to give money towards funeral expenses or the educational expenses of the deceased grandchildren instead of flowers? They did not specify any charity or preference. Which do you think the family would appreciate most? 9 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by pjb1970Programs which deal with children's grief 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by tina.tassoneMy ex-husband's father passed away. He was my father-in-law for 20 years. The wake is for immediate family. However, the funeral is open attendance. I plan on attending. My ex and I are not on best of terms. Here is my problem, my ex is an only child, and so is his mother. We have […]
- by M_H1Is there any organization or services that can help with funeral cost for low income families,what to do if family can't and doesn't have any financial resources other question-looking for family counseling with grief experience, preferbly near Midway Airport area 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by dsr327I am wondering what you ladies think about taking an almost three year old to a wake and funeral? My husband's great-grandmother is very ill and in the hospital as I type this.I am a little ahead of the game but I don't have much experience with death and children. My husband's family is very […]
- by Mrs_MWe expect to be planning a funeral luncheon sometime in the next few weeks/months. Guessing that there would be 40 +/- guests immediately following the interment service at Assumption Cemetery in Winfield. We will be checking out The Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf Club and Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar at Arrowhead Golf Club both […]
- by anitarocks213Giovanni Hernandez, First Grader Nevada Ave Elementary lost his battle to brain cancer on October 24,2008. We the family of Nevada Avenue Elementay in Canoga Park is seeking your support on joining us for a prayer and fundraising event for our little angel who we will miss dearly Giovanni (Joe)Hernandez. Please join us for Luncheon […]
- by K_S3Hi everyone, So we got sad news this morning, my husband's grandmother passed suddenly last night. He's there with his mom making arrangements now (I don't have details yet) and I know that means there will be a funeral in our future. Here's the quesiton, our daughter is 2 and I'm not sure what do […]
- by mcscarry1I was hoping to get some advice explaining death to my very bright and verbal 30 month old little girl and 18 month old boy. Their very dear Gramma is not well and I just don't know how I'm going to explain it to them when the time comes. Just wondering if any one had […]
- by eecteacher82Last week a very close friend of our family (he was like my 2nd grandfather) passed away. He is being cremated, but there is a service for him. My grandmother metioned to me that I would need to find a sitter for my 10 month old daughter because she thinks it would be disrespectful to […]
- by Kim_P7I am looking for some advice. We moved here about five months ago. Tuesday night in Ohio my friend/neighbors husband suddenly died of heart failure. He was only 43 and they have two beautiful children. We lived next door to each other for five years. They were there when my two children were born. We […]
- by ferret.fanI come from a BIG family (would take to long to name everyone)plus law enforcement family and fire dept. family as well. Some how my family members and I got started talking about my dad's funeral, etc. I know we have a big family. And the place where it will most likely be at, doesn't […]
- by ferret.fanWhen a close relative (grandma, grampa, uncle, etc.) dies. How do you tell a special needs child that the certain person or people are in heaven?? Any help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Crystal 4 posts – 1 participant Read full topic