Picking the perfect song for a father-daughter dance, a bridal march, or putting together a playlist for a birthday party sets the moods for the occasion. If you are unfortunate enough to lose a loved one, you’d want the perfect song for a funeral as well, one that embodies the person that he was and commemorates the sadness of his passing. According to a list compiled by Co-operative Funeralcare, Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” tops their charts with Sarah Brightman/Andrea Bocelli’s “Time To Say Goodbye” in second. Following accordingly were Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” and Eva Cassidy’s “Over The Rainbow.” Other songs in the top 20 include Westlife’s “You Raise Me Up” and “Flying Without Wings”, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” and Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable”, just to name a few. Adele’s “Someone Like You” that was at

Flowers are present in various occasions of a person’s life. From corsages at a prom, roses on a first date, to a bridal bouquet at a wedding, flowers have always been there to complete an event. Even when a person is laid to his final resting place, flowers play a huge part in the ceremony. The following are the most suitable selections of flowers used in funerals, each kind and color conveying certain emotions, setting the tone for a service: Chrysanthemums – White chrysanthemums are generally preferred because the white color symbolizes peace, truth, reverence and modesty. Carnations – Red carnations are often used as a base to prepare floral wreaths, and indicate passion and strength. White and pink varieties are also used in combination. Roses – Red roses symbolize love and passion, but they also indicate courage. Pink roses are more

When a relative or friend passes away, it’s only proper to be present at the funeral and show respect. Even when the deceased is someone you don’t personally know, you show sympathy to others for their loss. Funerals can be a very difficult time for everyone. Sometimes we find ourselves at a loss of what to say due to the shock of the person’s passing or for fear of saying something inappropriate. To avoid blurting something you’ll regret afterwards, take your cue from these phrases: I am so sorry about your loss. I know how much she was loved by everyone who knew her. We will all miss him very much. She was such a sweet woman, and everyone who knew her will miss her very much. He loved his family and friends. For more funeral etiquette, visit here.

Ned Kelly is finally going to be laid to rest by his family. The most storied outlaw in the history of Australia is finally going to have his last wish granted, which he made a few hours before he was hanged – and that is for his family to bury his remains in sacred ground. His last wish took 133 years to finally be realized. The remains of the famous bushranger is going to be buried in regional Victoria – in an unmarked grave and minus the missing skull – and a memorial service is going to be held on Friday. This is according to Joanne Griffiths, great-granddaughter of Kate, Ned Kelly’s sister. Joanne told ABC Radio Wednesday, “Our aim is to give Edward a dignified funeral like any family would want to.” For the rest of the article, go

Choosing a coffin for your loved one may be a difficult and emotional task for you. However, it must be done in order for that person to get the dignity he deserves as he is laid to rest. Try to set your emotions aside and compose yourself first before heading out and going in to offices to pick out a coffin. Below is a list of things you should consider when selecting a coffin. Use them as a guidelines to make the task a bit lighter. Consider the personality and tastes of your lost loved one. Evaluate your budget. Look at the overall quality of the coffin. Think of the morals of the person being buried. Consider other arrangements. Read more on www.ehow.com : How to Choose a Coffin

There was a time when cremation was unheard of, and loved ones were buried in cemetery burial plots or laid to rest on family owned property. Nowadays however, more individuals are deciding to forego purchasing or finding a burial plot and opting cremation for themselves or their beloved. In Timmins, Canada, a rise in the decision to cremate has forced the city to find ways to accommodate those who are opting not to purchase burial plots. On Monday, a council approved the construction of a fourth columbarium for the Timmins Memorial Cemetery. A columbarium is used for the placement of ashes for those who do not wish to keep or scatter them. When the city first moved into the use of columbariums at its cemeteries, officials weren’t sure how people would react to it. It took about two to three years on the first one for

In today’s world everything is commercialized, even burials for that matter. The burial industry is a booming industry today, with a “business” of $11 billion-a-year in US alone. Tons of resources like wood, metal and concrete are used along with chemicals like formaldehyde. Funerals cost thousands of dollars including the plot and other burial costs. These days, we see the rise of “green burials”. Although there are no definite methods yet on how this is done, the whole process costs less than a traditional burial. Here is a list of different burial alternatives: Cremation Home Burials Green Burials Promessa Organic

Catherine Gowing, an Irish veterinarian who vanished and was later found to be murdered in Wales, was given an emotional and moving tribute by her sister. The 37 year old vet was living in New Brighton, near Mold, when she suddenly vanished in October. Later, parts of her body were found at a couple of different sites in Wales. The tribute by Catherine’s sister, Emma, was given during her funeral in their native County Offaly and was witnessed by the more than 300 people who were present at the funeral mass that was held in Kinnitty last Thursday. Emma told those who were attending the funeral service that Catherine was “the closest person to perfection that I had the privilege to know and love”. She also described her sister as a “wonderful daughter” to their parents and added that she

The funeral service for three Buddhist monks who were killed in a car crash on Christmas Eve was done in Oakvale Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Scotland. About 200 or more people have gathered to pay their last respects to Abbot Phramaha Pranom Thongphaiboon, 43, who was the head of Aberdeen’s Thai Buddhist community, as well as to his colleagues Phramaha Chai Boonma, 36, and Phramaha Kriangkrai Khamsamrong, 35. Appreciation was being shown to the monks who served as missionaries in the community in the UK and in the process left their own families and even their very own culture in Thailand. The funeral ceremony was presided over by several Thai Buddhist monks. It included the chanting of sacred Buddhist texts as well as viewing of the monks’ bodies. Each of the mourners wore black, with the women all wearing black

Funeral services have already been set for the late Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye, with viewing scheduled at the US Capitol and then to be followed by national and local services. The services would begin with Senator Inouye lying in state at the Capitol rotunda at 10 AM on Thursday EST. Visitations are allowed from 11:30 AM to 8 PM EST. For the first funeral service, it would be held at the National Cathedral on Friday, 10:30 AM EST. The final memorial service to be held in Hawaii is going to be at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Sunday at 10 AM HST. In the US Senate, a day after the senator passed away, his desk had a black cloth draped over it, as well as Hawaiian ceremonial kukui nut beads and is also adorned with