Create Healing Experiences

In the depth of early grief, you might think that it would be ‘easier’ to just take care of things as simply – and as quickly –as possible. But easier – especially in this circumstance – simply isn’t better. You must set the stage for the future by giving your family and friends the opportunity to start the healing process.

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Scottish Bagpipes - Funeral Song (Amazing Grace)

Scottish Bagpipes - Funeral Song (Amazing Grace)

How To Dress For A Funeral

Pay your respects with grace and dignity by wearing appropriate attire.

Social Etiquette : How To Act At A Funeral

When arriving at a funeral, be polite, wear the appropriate attire and pay respects to the deceased and their family. Sit quietly and calmly at a funeral with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.

Funeral Planning : How To Plan The Readings For A Funeral Service

The readings for a funeral service often include poems or passages from religious scriptures that the individual liked. Use significant verses to add meaning to an individual's funeral with help from a licensed funeral director and embalmer in this free video on funeral planning.

Funeral Planning : How To Behave At A Funeral

A funeral is supposed to be a ceremonial time, and it is very important to remain respectful towards to the deceased and their family. Behave at a funeral as if it were a church service with help from a licensed funeral director and embalmer in this free video on funeral planning.

Weep Not For Me

"Weep not for me though I have gone

Into that gentle night

Grieve if you will, but not for long

Upon my soul's sweet fight

Remember not my fight for breath

Remember not the strife

Please do not dwell upon my death

But celebrate my life."

- Author Unknown

Grief In The Classroom

Most educators haven’t been taught how to react when one of their students is grieving. But for young people dealing with a loss, support in all facets of life is crucial for healing. The Coalition to Support Grieving Students was established to provide educators with free instructional resources to help them learn how to effectively talk to and work with a student who’s struggling.

The Fascinating History Of Cemeteries - Keith Eggener

Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we think of cemeteries. But not long ago, many burial grounds were lively places, with gardens and crowds of people -- and for much of human history, we didn’t bury our dead at all. How did cemeteries become what they are today? Keith Eggener delves into our ever-evolving rituals for honoring the dead.

Lesson by Keith Eggener, directed by Remus & Kiki.

Funeral Planning : How To Be A Pallbearer

A pallbearer is an important person in that they have been selected to carry the deceased to their final resting place. Find out why pallbearers should arrive early to funerals in order to get everything organized with help from a licensed funeral director and embalmer in this free video on funeral planning.