Written by Elizabeth Lee on August 13th, 2010
When someone we cherish dies so suddenly, our first emotional responses would be shock and disbelief. Usually, it is very hard to simply take that death could happen to someone close to us or to us, for that matter.
Written by Marjorie Wong on March 11th, 2010
Undertakers’ or funeral directors’ job is to make preparations for funeral ceremonies and other related needs and requirements. Some of the critical qualities and abilities that are needed by people who are in this profession are listed below.
Written by Gadiv Alvarez on January 27th, 2010
Undertakers are also known as funeral directors and next in line to the family of the deceased and the clergy, they are the most important persons to take care of the funeral service. These are professionals who aid you in conducting the funeral, right from the start to the end. Undertakers have to be ready for job at any hour of the day and any day of the year without fail, as they have an emergency job.
Written by Helen Esteban on January 23rd, 2010
For family and friends dealing with the death of a loved one, the funeral director is an extremely important source of strength and help. They manage the complete preparation and implementation of the proceedings, allowing family members some much required time and area to mentally accept the sad event and grieve with their close friends and relatives.
Written by Bariel Tan on January 12th, 2010
In a Buddhist funeral, the followers of the religion are particular about performing elaborate rites and rituals during the funeral service. The funeral service, according to Buddhism, symbolizes the liberation of the deceased’s soul, which was trapped in the mundane world of existence, and its search for a new life thereafter.
Written by Cathy Reyes on January 8th, 2010
If a loved one has died, it is natural to feel sorrow and grief and unable to come to terms with the great loss and the void that his or her demise has created. However, making proper arrangements for the funeral still requires to be attended to and this will need the selection of a suitable casket.
Written by Paul Silva on December 22nd, 2009
Death is a certainty and yet we prepare so little for it. Conducting a service in memory of the dead is one of the oldest customs that has undergone tremendous changes. Traditionally, the funeral service took place at the church with singing of solemn hymns and a speech. But, as a larger number of people are willing to go with personalized funeral services, the trend has undergone change over the last few decades.
Written by Danny Wong on December 22nd, 2009
The fundamental teachings of the Buddha form the crux of the Buddhist religion which is practised extensively in many nations of the world today. The followers of Buddhism are expected to show unconditional love for all and try to realize the Ultimate Truth.