Losing a loved one is a painful experience. The grieving stage is particularly the most difficult part of the process. If you know someone who has recently lost a family member or a friend, offering your presence and comforting them are the best ways you can do to...
Birth is when life starts, and death is when it ends. Given the solemn nature of funerals, there are things to note for visitors to avoid disrespecting the bereaved family and observe the traditional practices and norms. However, the topic’s sensitivity calls for a...
Most people would already hold strong beliefs about how they want their body to be handled after their passing, while some are still undecided. A big part of making final arrangements includes choosing between cremation and burial – and in this article, we are focused...
Every religion has its funeral customs and etiquettes, and Christianity is no different. For someone who does not practise the same religion or faith, it is understandable if you feel a little nervous at the prospect of participating in a Christian funeral service...
At some point in our lives, we might experience what it is like to mourn the loss of a loved one. And it might be harder for older people to deal with losing an adult child, a spouse or even a relative. If they don’t get the support and help they need to cope with...
Attending a funeral is never easy, regardless of your relationship with the deceased. If this is your first time attending such events, it is only natural to feel some anxiety, nervousness and sadness. To help you get through the event and feel more at ease, read on...
The death of a loved one already brings a lot of emotional pain and stress to the people close to them. To add on to the difficulty, there is also the matter of dealing with the finances that come with funeral arrangements. Funeral services in Singapore can be a...
It is often said that grief can take many forms, and everyone grieves in different ways. While grief is typically expected when a loved one passes, what if you don’t experience that devastating sadness after a loss? In fact, the grief might occur a few years later,...
Death is often a taboo subject, yet it is the only thing certain in life. Amidst the emotional grief that you may experience after the death of a loved one, you will also be confronted with a series of logistic arrangements to bid the departed farewell. While we often...
Flowers are a popular condolence gift. When we’re unable to put our thoughts into words, flowers work as a visual expression of comfort and sympathy to those mourning, as well as respect to the departed. However, picking the right type of flowers to send to a funeral...
