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Family and friends getting together to honor a loved one's life is one of the most important steps in the grieving and healing process. You may opt to have a traditional religious or military service, or as more and more people are doing, you can choose to have a non-traditional 'life celebration'.

No matter if a death is something that has been a long time coming, or sudden, the loss of a loved one can make us feel overwhelmed, lost, and emotional. There is no amount of preparation that can fully prepare you for a loss. When you are in the heightened emotional state which loss can place you in, even decisions that you have planned for can be staggering.

After a death, there are many legal details to navigate. While it is not necessary to get a lawyer, it is strongly recommended. A lawyer will make sure all the 't's are crossed and i's are dotted. The time following a death of a loved one is extremely emotional, and even the closest family will have disagreements over the most trivial matters.

Cremation is an alternative to the traditional burial process. Cremation is the preferred option for many people because of their religious beliefs, the aim to preserve the environment, or it was requested by their loved one who has passed. Cremation starts by placing the remains in a cremation container or casket.

Giving a moving and meaningful eulogy can be a nerve-wracking idea for even the greatest public speakers, but it does not have to be stressful. The question of how to summarize someone's life in just a few minutes is difficult to answer, especially when you need to be respectful of their family.

Writing and delivering a eulogy is a great therapeutic tool for helping with grief, and being selected to give a eulogy is an honor, and should always be treated as one.Here are some tips to help write and deliver a memorable and eloquent eulogy. Take the time to talk with the family members and close friends to gather information about the deceased.