A Gentle Guide to Writing and Publishing an Obituary Online or in a Newspaper
A compassionate guide to writing an obituary and choosing online vs print publication, with steps, deadlines, costs, and tips.
Your Funeral Needs and Questions Answered
Your Funeral Needs and Questions Answered
Emiliana Dieter
Emiliana is an author at The Valedictory. She is an experienced funeral care advisor and arranged and organized many funerals as part of her end of life consulting services. She has over 8+ years in the funeral industry managing her family funeral business and helping families cope with the loss of their loved ones. Her articles answer any and all questions you might have regarding funeral arrangements, costs, preparations, etc so you can make this a seamless experience.
How to Pay for a Funeral: Navigating Costs and Financial Options
Empathetic guide to funeral costs: payment plans, financing options, using deceased’s bank account—practical help for families
Financial Help for Veterans’ Cremation: VA Benefits and Other Options
Compassionate guidance for veterans seeking cremation-cost help: VA benefits, free options, and state assistance explained.
A Guide to the Funeral Repast: Post-Funeral Meal Traditions and Names Explained
What is a funeral repast? Names, traditions, and customs of post-funeral meals with compassionate guidance.
Choosing Body Embalming: Reasons and Reflections for a Funeral
Empathetic primer on embalming: reasons, costs, options, viewing impact, and talking with your funeral team.
Funeral, Memorial Service, or Celebration of Life: Understanding Your Options
An empathetic guide to funeral, memorial, and celebration of life: differences, timing, elements, costs, and what to expect.
Natural Burial Laws and State Regulations: Your Guide to Green Burial and Cremation
You seek compassionate guidance on state natural burial laws and green burial/cremation regulations, permits, and steps.
Traveling with Cremated Ashes: Airline Rules for Flying with Cremains
Compassionate guide to flying with cremated ashes: airline rules, TSA, docs, containers, security, domestic/international.
What Is an Obituary? A Gentle Guide to Definition, Meaning, Purpose, Origin, and Media
What is an obituary? Definition, meaning, purpose, origin, and media explained—support for those planning a funeral.
Funeral Flower Etiquette: A Compassionate Guide to Sending Sympathy Flowers
Navigate funeral flower etiquette, timing, types, sympathy flowers, messages, cultural tips, budget options, and when to send.