Receiving a donation or gift of money towards the funeral of a loved one is a generous gesture. Once the funeral is over though you should send a thank you note or message to let whoever it is know how much you appreciate their kindness. But finding the right words and knowing what to say … Read more
After a funeral or memorial is over you have to think about thanking all those who were involved in some way. The guests who attended, whoever offered their condolences, those who provided food etc. and of course those who sent flowers. The flowers are an important part of the funeral. For the family of the … Read more
After a funeral has taken place one of the things most people don’t realise is that you have to thank so many people for their help or involvement. Friends, family, florists, the funeral director or home etc. And one of those is the caterer or whoever provided the funeral food. The food may not be … Read more
If you’re sending flowers or a wreath to a funeral you may be worrying about what to say. It can be hard to know what to write on a funeral wreath. How can you be expected to find the right words to remember or say goodbye to someone you loved. You only get one chance … Read more
When your mom has sadly passed away it inevitably means there will be a funeral. And so you will want to pay your respects to your mother. That might mean just by being there, giving a eulogy or reading, or with some special funeral flowers that were special to your mom. Flowers are traditional at … Read more
Our grandmother’s are such wonderful and important parts of our lives. We develop really deep connections with them that are unlike other relationships. So when your grandmother passes away and you have to attend her funeral you will want to remember and pay your respects to her. That might mean giving a moving eulogy or … Read more
When you attend a funeral it can be incredibly hard to know what to say to the grieving family. You want to avoid causing any extra upset or sadness, as well as avoiding anything that might offend them. Trying to navigate what is and isn’t acceptable might feel a bit like going through a minefield. … Read more
A funeral is the chance for friends and family to pay their respects and say goodbye to a passed loved one. They’re a vital part of the grieving process and there importance shouldn’t be understated or overlooked. So making sure the funeral invitations are correct, with the appropriate details and wording is a key part … Read more
If you’ve been invited to a funeral but are unable to attend you may be feeling bad. It seems rude and unkind to not go to someone’s funeral. But even if you desperately want to go, sometimes it just isn’t possible. Life gets in the way. Be it illness, a family problem, work related or … Read more
Finding moving or thoughtful words for those who have passed away isn’t easy. When we face a funeral of a loved one it can be incredibly emotional, and we want something that reflects that. The Irish have always been known for their writers and poets. But it extends further than just those who’s profession it … Read more