Is It Time to Start Thinking About Your Funeral Prearrangements?

The purpose of funeral prearrangements is to plan the various steps to be taken when you die, such as the type of service or ceremony you wish to have, and the selection of the casket or urn. Taking charge of your prearrangements gives both you and your loved ones peace of mind.

When is the Best Time to Have Your Monument Made?

Did you know that from initial discussions to the final product, it can take up to 6 months for a funeral monument to be made? Fall is the best time to start designing your personalized monument.

Grief in the workplace: how to deal with the loss of a co-worker

Grief is truly one of life’s hardships and is never easy to overcome. But when it's a co-worker or employee who dies, the emotions can be complex to understand and manage. Whether you're an employee or a manager, find out more about how to deal with grief in the workplace by reading this article.

Caring support throughout the planning process

The few days, even weeks, following the death of a loved one can sometimes seem to pass in a thick fog. But you don't have to go through this stage alone. Our caring team is available to help you through this difficult time and ease your burden, in a respectful and attentive manner.

Mourning Overseas: How to Honour the Memory of a Loved One from One Country to Another

Losing a loved one is always a tough ordeal to get through, regardless of age, gender or nationality. When distance is added to the grief, the pain—already present—is often even harder to soothe. Here are some ways to honour the memory of a loved one, even when you are far away in another country or on another continent.

8 Cemeteries to Discover Around the World

Places steeped in history and imbued with solemn beauty, cemeteries provide a unique experience for those who visit them. Discover some of the most beautiful cemeteries around the world.

Catholic Funeral Rites in Polish Culture

The way people honour the deceased varies from culture to culture. Since about 87% of Polish people are Catholic, this religion plays an important role in their funeral rites.

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The Importance of Funeral Rites in Greek Culture

Funeral rites are very different from one culture to another, but they are all based on a desire to honour the deceased and to bring comfort to the grieving loved ones left behind. Greeks, most of whom are Orthodox Christians, mark this stage of life with several respectful and solemn rituals.

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The Amazing Story of the Remains of Evita (Eva) Perón of Argentina

Some public figures leave their mark on the collective memory because of their actions, and sometimes their memory is reinforced by the historical context or the events surrounding their death. This is the case of Maria Eva Duarte de Perón, nicknamed Evita, Argentine actress and politician.

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Queen Elizabeth II's Lead Casket

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, sparked a huge wave of emotion as hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world gathered in front of her casket as it lay in state in Westminster Hall, London.

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