Funerals have changed quite a bit over the years. The tradition of embalming and viewing the deceased’s body gained popularity in the US when Abraham Lincoln passed in 1865. However, the popularity...

Different superstitions and beliefs can be difficult to keep track of sometimes, especially when it comes to funerals. Most of us don’t attend that many funerals. So, when something coincides with...

When you hear about the loss of a friend or loved one, it can be hard to figure out the best way to handle it. Traditionally, people send flowers or donations to the immediate family. However, you...

With so many different superstitions and beliefs regarding funerals, it can be challenging to keep track of them. So, many people wonder if it's okay to attend a funeral when pregnant. Let's look at...

Funerals are often associated with the color black, but is black attire required at funeral services in the United States? Is it simply a social convention or is there something more pressing behind...

Attending the funeral service of a loved one can be extremely difficult, especially if you have a little one in tow. While children aren’t held to the same standards as adults at a funeral, it is...