Purchasing a coffin is one of the most expensive items for any funeral, and many people either don’t have the means to pay for a coffin or would prefer not to spend such a large sum of money. The term coffin is derived from the Old French word ‘coffin’ meaning basket. In today’s funeral industry, […]

Nearly two years after CBC Marketplace exposed the common practice of aggressive sales tactics at the largest publicly owned funeral home chain in Canada, another hidden camera investigation has revealed new examples of upselling and rule-breaking by some staff. Arbor Memorial was the subject of a 2017 investigation, which revealed huge markups, confusing charges and pushy […]

As more people get closer to end of life, we are not adequately prepared for our deaths. According to a recent Australian Seniors Insurance Agency’s Circle Of Life Study of over-50s, 82% think about their death at least occasionally or more. Yet, only 17% are planning for their funeral in advance. Although we want to […]

Funeral poems are a great way to share how you feel about someone you have lost and pay tribute to the memories that you hold dearest. Below is a popular funeral poem from our collection.   Those we love remain with us by Mary Alice Ramish Those we love remain with us for love itself […]

Funeral poetry, readings and verse can enhance a funeral service or ceremony whether it is religious or non-religious. You can share how you feel about someone you have lost and pay tribute to the memories that you hold dearest.   Gates of Prayer from the Reform Judaism Prayer Book At the rising sun and at […]

Funeral poetry, readings and verse can enhance a funeral service or ceremony whether it is religious or nonreligious. You can share how you feel about someone you have lost and pay tribute to the memories that you hold dearest.   Death is Nothing at All by Canon Henry Scott-Holland Death is nothing at all, I […]