Bad Weather and Funeral Plans: Managing Practical Concerns and Rain Superstitions
Caring guidance on how bad weather affects funeral plans, rain superstitions, and steps for contingencies and rituals.
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 Write an Obituary for a Spouse, Parent, Child, or Friend
Compassionate obituary guide for spouse, parent, child, or friend: tone, structure, templates, and publishing tips.
Is Cremation Allowed in Islam? Understanding Funeral Rites and Religious Guidance
Empathetic guidance on whether cremation is allowed in Islam, Islamic funeral rites, prohibitions, and practical funeral care.
How to Become a Licensed Embalmer: A Gentle, Professional Guide
Empathetic guide to becoming a licensed embalmer: steps, education, licensing exams, costs, internships, and funeral-care path.
Standard Weight Specifications for Caskets and Burial Vaults: A Gentle Guide
An empathetic guide to standard weights for caskets and burial vaults, for planning, transport, and selection.
How Long Should a Eulogy Be? Finding the Right Funeral Speech Length
Compassionate guide to eulogy length: ideal duration, speaker count, tone, and practical tips for a fitting funeral speech.
Funeral Committal Services Explained: Burial vs. Cremation and Planning Personal Tributes
Supportive guide for those planning: committal services, burial vs cremation definitions, and meaningful or minimalist funerals.
Muslim Funeral Etiquette: A Compassionate Guide for Interfaith Guests
Empathetic guide to Muslim funeral etiquette and interfaith attendance: prayers, dress, conduct, seating, respectful steps.
Legal Requirements and EPA Rules for a Burial at Sea in the U.S.
Your guide to US burial-at-sea rules: permits, EPA regs, location, disposal, costs, and planning with care.
Funeral and Burial Options After Cremation: Arranging a Memorial Without a Body
Caring guide for cremation aftercare: burial, urns, scattering, memorials, and arranging a funeral without a body or service.