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Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult parts of life, and planning a funeral for a loved one can be extremely stressful. On top of dealing with grief, funeral planning can be anxiety inducing for both first-time and longtime funeral planners. Whether you’re planning a funeral for a close friend or a family member, it’s likely that at some point you will have to plan a funeral for someone you know, and it’s important that you know what goes into that.  Generally speaking, there are 3 major parts to planning a funeral: preparing the body, planning the ceremony, and making interment plans. But what does that entail exactly, and what kind of planning goes into that? Here are some of the most important steps you need to take when making funeral arrangements:  Pre-Arrangements. Before you start making any decisions yourself, you should see if the deceased made any pre-arrangements for their funeral. This could include what they want to happen to their body, their final res...

One of the most important parts of a funeral that can help tie everything together is the eulogy. A eulogy helps us remember the times we shared with our loved one, starts conversations, and helps capture our loved one’s life story.  Don’t know where to start when it comes to writing a eulogy? That’s OK. At Trinity Memorial Gardens , we’re here to help you. Below are 7 steps that you can take to help write your loved one’s eulogy.  Interview family and friends You don’t have to feel like the complete weight of remembering your loved one is on your shoulders. Ask family members or friends to share their stories of your loved one. This process itself can be very cathartic, as the act of remembering and sharing can help in the healing process itself. Tell a Story (or stories) Everyone at the service will appreciate your personal memories of your loved one. Don’t worry about remembering each detail, perfectly; just share the details that matter to you. To think about a good story,...

At some point in our lives, we’ve all been to some type of memorial service, whether it was more casual or a formal affair, chances are, some stick out in your mind more than others. So what exactly makes a good service? Usually, the most memorable services include personal touches, are meaningful, and uplifting. Here are some ideas from lovetoknow .  Having a themed service that represents your loved one. If your loved one was known for always wearing a certain type of outfit or pattern, you can request that guests, or those planning to speak, wear similar looks. This can make the service feel extra special and sweet. It may even add a smile to some faces if your loved one was known for wearing funky or interesting patterns or colors, sports jerseys, or certain hats and accessories. Instead of opting for a more traditional image in the program or up on stage, you can select a funny or silly picture of your loved one. If they had a great sense of humor, this may be an appropriate ...

When you lose someone you love it’s hard just to cope with daily living tasks, let alone writing an obituary. As hard as it is to think about, writing, an obituary is a sentiment and high overview of your loved one’s life. There’s nothing quite as moving as a well-written obituary that captures the essence of someone’s life and honors them. Often an obituary is something that serves as a keepsake for generations to come to mark a life lost. So if you’re tasked with writing one how do you go about starting? Here are some tips, according to Better by TODAY .  Jot down the key facts first Even the most sensational obituaries should include key details about the person’s life and death. First, you’ll want to include the person’s name, birthplace, age, date of death, location and cause of death (optional). From there, Shain says you should go on to include other biographical staples such as “whether they got married, had kids, [details of] their careers and retirement.” You’ll also w...