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Eleanor Rigby’s grave and other curious funerary auctions

Made famous in a Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby’s final resting place is not the only grave-related lot to have gone under the auctioneer’s hammer

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Most popular classical funeral music

These 10 masterpieces have become favorites as classical music for funerals, paying tribute to a loved one’s life

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20 beautiful memorial quotes for funerals

Discover inspirational funeral and memorial quotes for the perfect words to say at a funeral

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Time to say goodbye: Visitations and funeral viewings

Funeral home viewings and open casket funerals are a matter of choice but can be a significant part of the grieving process for some

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‘Before I die…’: The simple chalkboard that’s inspired people around the world

Starting with an abandoned house in New Orleans, artist Candy Chang’s Before I Die project has become a global movement

#Bereavement

10 of the best movies about grief

These films about grief give a unique insight into what it’s like to have your life changed by the death of a loved one

#Bereavement

Death art: 10 masterpieces exploring grief and loss

These 10 famous artists delved into the depths of grief and death in art to capture the essence of life, death and everything between

#Tradition & Culture

Funeral technology of the future

Discover the funeral technology that could change how people say goodbye to their loved ones

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Dear Annie: What should I write in a sympathy card?

If you’ve lost someone close to you, or been affected by a bereavement, psychotherapist Annie Broadbent is here to help

#Bereavement

Questions about death you need to ask your loved ones

Talking about death isn’t always easy, but these questions will help you understand your loved one’s end of life and funeral wishes

#End of Life Planning

Designing for death online

Since the beginning of the internet, grief and death have found their way online. Are tech companies keeping pace with users?

#Bereavement

Beautiful memorial jewelry to keep your loved one’s memory close

Be inspired with 20 beautiful memorial necklaces and keepsake jewelry to remember your loved one

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Green burial growing in popularity in the U.S.

Over half of Americans would consider a green funeral – but why are people attracted by the idea of an eco-friendly farewell?

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20 beautiful funeral flower ideas

Be inspired with these stunning funeral wreaths, funeral sprays and flower arrangements from Pinterest

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The ‘angelversary’: Marking a loved one’s death anniversary

Also known as a ‘sadiversary’, the date of someone’s passing can be a profoundly significant red-letter day for the bereaved

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