Memory Tables and Memory Boards from a Funeral… Worth Sharing

Last week, my friend Doug sent me an email saying his 92 year old father was in hospice and not expected to live much longer.  I worked with Doug several years ago at an advertising agency in San Francisco and we’ve continued to stay in touch. Doug is very creative and has a heart of gold. He was so nice to share photos of the memory tables, photos and memory boards he put together for his father’s funeral – memorial service.

Memorial Service Today, Might Mean Planning an Estate Sale Tomorrow

Downsizing is never easy but following these 10 steps might make it easier for you or a loved one

If you are planning a memorial service, it’s probably a safe assumption that you’ll be planning an estate sale next. People always ask what they can do to help when someone passes away, while there is a lot to do when planning a funeral, there can be even more work after the service cleaning out their loved one’s residence. In lieu of flowers, perhaps the best gift you could offer would be to assist your friend or family member with an estate sale?

Most of us will die leaving some stuff behind. Some people have closets, attics, trunks, garages and even storage units full of stuff. The question becomes, what do we do with a lifetime of Mom or Dad’s stuff or both their stuff after they’ve passed?

Share Ideas for Turning a Funeral into a Celebration of Life

Paper urn released in the water surrounded by rose petals

There’s not a single person who goes through life without ever losing someone they loved.  However since it happens at different times, it can be hard to connect with other people going through a loss.  Everyone experiences it differently and can learn from others who have been through funeral planning and mourning.

We invite our readers to share their experiences planning a memorial service or celebration of life, and to give us ideas, thoughts, recommendations to help others as they travel along the same journey.