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Why pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Posted on June 17th, 2021
Posted by underA few days ago when my cousin learned I was working at Miles Funeral Home she said, “O, I have […]
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Should I bring my child to a funeral?
Posted on June 10th, 2021
Posted by underDuring a casual conversation recently, a neighbor told me her father died when she was ten years old. I offered […]
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Funeral Etiquette: The Wake, Calling Hours, Visitation
Posted on April 22nd, 2021
Posted by underMy earliest recollection of attending a “wake” was going next door to console the family of my elderly neighbor who […]
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How to write a condolence note
Posted on April 15th, 2021
Posted by underThe Covid pandemic has greatly reduced in-person opportunities to offer sympathy to the bereaved, thus written condolence messages have taken […]
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Writing a Eulogy
Posted on March 25th, 2021
Posted by underWhen a friend recently passed away, my first thought was, whoever is selected to eulogize her will have one tough […]
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