Express your deepest compassion and caring with this dazzling multi-colored floral wreath featuring a rich variety of garden-fresh flowers, such as roses, gladioli, daisy poms, carnations, and much more, symbolizing the unending beauty of life. A comforting tribute of hope and love. Appropriate for wakes, funerals and memorial services.

Send comforting thoughts and your deepest sympathies with this classic, elegant dish garden. This easy-care indoor garden in the European style features beautiful green plants combined with an impressive flowering plant Traditionally sent to family, friends or business associates Our florists select the freshest plants available so colors and assortment may vary Planters may vary based on availability in the delivery area Available in small, medium or large Measures overall approximately: (S) 12"H x 6"D (M) 14"H x 7"D (L) 16"H x 8"D

Send comforting thoughts and your deepest sympathies with this classic, elegant dish garden. This easy-care indoor garden in the European style features beautiful green plants combined with an impressive flowering plant Traditionally sent to family, friends or business associates Our florists select the freshest plants available so colors and assortment may vary Planters may vary based on availability in the delivery area Available in small, medium or large Measures overall approximately: (S) 12"H x 6"D (M) 14"H x 7"D (L) 16"H x 8"D

Sympathy standing sprays are a comforting symbol of your compassion and support for a special family in mourning. This white floral standing spray brings light in times of sorrow and is carefully arranged, hand delivered, and handled with care to fully acknowledge the sensitivity of this difficult time. White flowers in this arrangement include a loving assortment of beautiful and fresh roses, carnations, snapdragons, football mums, and more. This delicate floral arrangement makes an appropriate gift to send to the funeral home for family and friends as well as for business associates. With our local florists using only the freshest flower selection, the flowers in this funeral standing spray may vary accordingly. Small measures approximately 42" H x 30" L Medium measures approximately 46" H x 38" L Large measures approximately 56" H x 42" L

Send comforting thoughts and your deepest sympathies with this classic, elegant dish garden. This easy-care indoor garden in the European style features beautiful green plants combined with an impressive flowering plant Traditionally sent to family, friends or business associates Our florists select the freshest plants available so colors and assortment may vary Planters may vary based on availability in the delivery area Available in small, medium or large Measures overall approximately: (S) 12"H x 6"D (M) 14"H x 7"D (L) 16"H x 8"D

Send your deepest sympathy with this beautiful tribute featuring elegant white lilies, velvety roses, carnations, and more in a classic standing wreath design that symbolizes eternal life. An outstanding expression of support and caring. Appropriate for wakes, funerals, and memorial services. USA and Canada delivery.

- the funeral as a worship service, including denominational differences - the psychology of ritual - issues of planning the service, such as timing, the eulogy, and family circumstances - bereavement - psychological and theological challenges of facing death - questions of suffering asked by the bereaved - the role of the resurrection in pastoral care - conducting the funeral (including sample funerals) - pastoral care after the funeral

Convey your heartfelt sympathy and support with this soft and pretty pink standing spray of fresh carnations, gladioli, alstroemeria, asters, or similar seasonal favorites. A thoughtful and comforting expression of caring. Appropriate for wakes, funerals, and memorial services. Florist designed and delivered throughout the USA and Canada.

Let them know they're in your thoughts with our classic dish garden. A variety of lush green plants offers a touching tribute that conveys your care and concern in a lasting way Due to the urgency of the occasion, our florists select only the freshest plants available, so colors and assortment may vary Available in small, medium or large Measures overall approximately: (S) 12"H x 6"D (M) 14"H x 7"D (L) 16"H x 8"D

EXCLUSIVE The color blue symbolizes peace, calm and serenity. It's also the color of protection, faith and understanding. Send your message of caring and comfort during times of loss with this arrangement of blue hydrangea, white roses, carnations, spider mums and poms, hand-designed in a modern cube vase lined with a bright blue foam ribbon. Hand-designed arrangement of blue hydrangea and white roses, carnations, spider mums and button poms Arrives in a stylish clear glass cube vase wrapped with a blue foam ribbon; vase measures 5"H x 5"D An appropriate sympathy expression for the homes of friends or family members Large arrangement measures approximately 11.5"H x 12"L Medium arrangement measures approximately 11"H x 11.5"L Small arrangement measures approximately 10.5"H x 11"L Our florists select the freshest flowers available so floral varieties may vary

Let them know they're in your thoughts with our classic dish garden. A variety of lush green plants offers a touching tribute that conveys your care and concern in a lasting way Due to the urgency of the occasion, our florists select only the freshest plants available, so colors and assortment may vary Available in small, medium or large Measures overall approximately: (S) 12"H x 6"D (M) 14"H x 7"D (L) 16"H x 8"D

EXCLUSIVE The color blue symbolizes peace, calm and serenity. It's also the color of protection, faith and understanding. Send your message of caring and comfort during times of loss with this arrangement of blue hydrangea, white roses, carnations, spider mums and poms, hand-designed in a modern cube vase lined with a bright blue foam ribbon. Hand-designed arrangement of blue hydrangea and white roses, carnations, spider mums and button poms Arrives in a stylish clear glass cube vase wrapped with a blue foam ribbon; vase measures 5"H x 5"D An appropriate sympathy expression for the homes of friends or family members Large arrangement measures approximately 11.5"H x 12"L Medium arrangement measures approximately 11"H x 11.5"L Small arrangement measures approximately 10.5"H x 11"L Our florists select the freshest flowers available so floral varieties may vary

Let them know they're in your thoughts with our classic dish garden. A variety of lush green plants offers a touching tribute that conveys your care and concern in a lasting way Due to the urgency of the occasion, our florists select only the freshest plants available, so colors and assortment may vary Available in small, medium or large Measures overall approximately: (S) 12"H x 6"D (M) 14"H x 7"D (L) 16"H x 8"D

EXCLUSIVE The color blue symbolizes peace, calm and serenity. It's also the color of protection, faith and understanding. Send your message of caring and comfort during times of loss with this arrangement of blue hydrangea, white roses, carnations, spider mums and poms, hand-designed in a modern cube vase lined with a bright blue foam ribbon. Hand-designed arrangement of blue hydrangea and white roses, carnations, spider mums and button poms Arrives in a stylish clear glass cube vase wrapped with a blue foam ribbon; vase measures 5"H x 5"D An appropriate sympathy expression for the homes of friends or family members Large arrangement measures approximately 11.5"H x 12"L Medium arrangement measures approximately 11"H x 11.5"L Small arrangement measures approximately 10.5"H x 11"L Our florists select the freshest flowers available so floral varieties may vary

Sympathy standing sprays are a comforting symbol of your compassion and support for a special family in mourning. This white floral standing spray brings light in times of sorrow and is carefully arranged, hand delivered, and handled with care to fully acknowledge the sensitivity of this difficult time. White flowers in this arrangement include a loving assortment of beautiful and fresh roses, carnations, snapdragons, football mums, and more. This delicate floral arrangement makes an appropriate gift to send to the funeral home for family and friends as well as for business associates. With our local florists using only the freshest flower selection, the flowers in this funeral standing spray may vary accordingly. Small measures approximately 42" H x 30" L Medium measures approximately 46" H x 38" L Large measures approximately 56" H x 42" L

Sympathy standing sprays are a comforting symbol of your compassion and support for a special family in mourning. This white floral standing spray brings light in times of sorrow and is carefully arranged, hand delivered, and handled with care to fully acknowledge the sensitivity of this difficult time. White flowers in this arrangement include a loving assortment of beautiful and fresh roses, carnations, snapdragons, football mums, and more. This delicate floral arrangement makes an appropriate gift to send to the funeral home for family and friends as well as for business associates. With our local florists using only the freshest flower selection, the flowers in this funeral standing spray may vary accordingly. Small measures approximately 42" H x 30" L Medium measures approximately 46" H x 38" L Large measures approximately 56" H x 42" L

Sympathy standing sprays are a comforting symbol of your compassion and support for a special family in mourning. This white floral standing spray brings light in times of sorrow and is carefully arranged, hand delivered, and handled with care to fully acknowledge the sensitivity of this difficult time. White flowers in this arrangement include a loving assortment of beautiful and fresh roses, carnations, snapdragons, football mums, and more. This delicate floral arrangement makes an appropriate gift to send to the funeral home for family and friends as well as for business associates. With our local florists using only the freshest flower selection, the flowers in this funeral standing spray may vary accordingly. Small measures approximately 42" H x 30" L Medium measures approximately 46" H x 38" L Large measures approximately 56" H x 42" L

This complete guide to pastoral care at the time of a death includes both a theoretical introduction and practical guidance about how pastors can and should respond to the needs and expectations of families and communities. It provides guidance for pastors on how to respond to the needs of the bereaved throughout the period of direct pastoral involvement with family and friends, the kind of responses that are appropriate and expected at the time of death, and the nature of the funeral service and the funeral sermon. The book contains complete to-do lists and sample guides.  It is especially useful for new pastors. 

Reach out to family members and friends to express your caring thoughts and concern with our sympathy fruit and gourmet tower. Comforting basket of orchard-fresh fruit and gourmet snacks includes a generous selection of apples and oranges, grapefruit, pears, sausage, cheese, crackers, cookies and more, accented with fresh daisies Selected and arranged by our expert florists This basket is meant to be sent to the home of friends or family members and cannot be delivered to the funeral home Large basket measures approximately 11"H x 9"W Small basket measures approximately 9.25"H x 8"W Fruit and snack assortment, floral and basket may vary due to local availability

Send your caring wishes and deepest sympathies in a tasteful way to friends or family members with our abundant basket of seasonal orchard-fresh fruit, personally selected by our florists. Hand-packed selection of seasonal orchard-fresh fruit such as kiwis, pineapples, grapefruits, pears or apples, accented with fresh daisies Arranged by our expert florists in a large splitwood basket trimmed with stylish seasonal touches This basket is meant to be sent to the home of friends or family members and cannot be delivered to the funeral home Extra-Large gift basket measures approximately 21"H x 15"W Large gift basket measures approximately 18"H x 12"W Medium gift basket measures approximately 13"H x 12"W Small gift basket measures approximately 12"H x 11"W Fruit assortment, floral and basket may vary due to local availability

Reach out to family members and friends to express your caring thoughts and concern with our sympathy fruit and gourmet tower. Comforting basket of orchard-fresh fruit and gourmet snacks includes a generous selection of apples and oranges, grapefruit, pears, sausage, cheese, crackers, cookies and more, accented with fresh daisies Selected and arranged by our expert florists This basket is meant to be sent to the home of friends or family members and cannot be delivered to the funeral home Large basket measures approximately 11"H x 9"W Small basket measures approximately 9.25"H x 8"W Fruit and snack assortment, floral and basket may vary due to local availability

Express your deepest condolences with this elegant floor plant. An appropriate choice for friends, family and colleagues Our florists will choose the freshest plant available to show your care and concern and will deliver it to the service or to an immediate family member's home. Tabletop and decorator size plants are also available. Approximate dimensions: 8"D pot 16-18"H 10"D pot 18-20"H 12"D pot - 20-22"H

Express your deepest condolences with this elegant floor plant. An appropriate choice for friends, family and colleagues Our florists will choose the freshest plant available to show your care and concern and will deliver it to the service or to an immediate family member's home. Tabletop and decorator size plants are also available. Approximate dimensions: 8"D pot 16-18"H 10"D pot 18-20"H 12"D pot - 20-22"H

Express your deepest condolences with this elegant floor plant. An appropriate choice for friends, family and colleagues Our florists will choose the freshest plant available to show your care and concern and will deliver it to the service or to an immediate family member's home. Tabletop and decorator size plants are also available. Approximate dimensions: 8"D pot 16-18"H 10"D pot 18-20"H 12"D pot - 20-22"H

This book is offered as a resource for those taking services connected with death and dying, those who offer pastoral care to the bereaved, and all who are asked to help plan a funeral or memorial service.  It may be used in its own right or as a supplement to the authorized liturgies of the various Christian churches.In Sure and Certain Hope provides a range of liturgies, from simple rites to formal orders of service for use in church, for each stage of a process that is both universal and unique for every individual:- a simple rite at the time of death- a ceremony for receiving a body into church- prayers and readings before leaving home for a funeral- an order of service for a funeral in church- an order of service for a funeral at a cemetery or crematorium- alternative Bible readings, printed out in full- alternative prayers and readings for differing circumstances of death- prayers for returning home after a funeral- a memorial service- a commemoration for All Soul's Day- a remembrance for the anniversary of a death- an affirmation of the livingIn Sure and Certain Hope also includes a short selection of readings from literature and poetry on the themes of death, loss and enduring love.  They are chosen for their resonance with the Christian hope of eternal life and may help family and friends to find a reading appropriate for their own circumstances.  For clergy and others who minister at such an intensely painful time, theological reflection is included on the primary Christian understanding that underpins the Church's ministry to the dying and the bereaved.

Thomas Long begins this fascinating volume by describing how the Christian funeral developed historically, theologically, and liturgically, and then discusses recent cultural trends in funeral practices, including the rise in both cremations and memorial services. He describes the basic pattern for a funeral service, details options in funeral planning, identifies characteristics of a "good funeral," and provides thoughtful guidance for preaching at a funeral.Long also notes a disturbing trend toward funeral services that seem theologically right and pastorally caring, but actually depart from the primary aims of the Christian funeral. He argues that a new, less-theological and less-satisfying service that focuses on the mourner has begun to erode the Christian view. He contrasts the ancient grand community drama with today's trend toward body-less memorial services that focus primarily on the living and grief management. This is a loss for the church, he argues, and he calls for the church to reclaim the classic metaphor.

We, the people--need Madison BanksSo the White House has tapped "life-celebration entrepreneur" Madison Banks to create a new national holiday...complete with a celebrity-studded multimedia extravaganza...to honor those who have passed on, reinvigorate the populace and basically save the country. No pressure.But as "America's Grief Czar," Maddy will also have to:-- become the president's personal "grief buddy"-- win over the media, who only care what she's wearing -- foil an old enemy who's out to sink her-- schmooze, plan, network and text as if there's no tomorrow and-- figure out how to keep it all from destroying her fledgling romanceThis time it's no mere after party Maddy's planning--and it'll be her reputation on the line when mayhem ensues and her latest adventure turns the Washington political establishment upside down. Yeah. No pressure.

Catholics believe in the communion of saints and the resurrection of the dead. We pray for the dead and we pray to be prepared for death whenever it comes. These pages offer some ways to put Catholic tradition into practice. How does Christian tradition help us with death today? This book presents an opportunity to learn about some important medical, financial, and legal issues that surround death, and gives the reader an opportunity to reflect on those issues in light of their faith in order to make choices and preparations accordingly. In these pages you'll find information about living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and for financial management, and wills. You will also find consumer information regarding funerals, burial, and cremation. An outline of the Church's funeral rite, the Order of Christian Funerals, is also included, along with sections and pages in which to record individual wishes and preparations made. Use this book as an opportunity to make informed preparations for death that are guided by your knowledge and faith. This book also provides a wonderful tool for parish or community-based workshops. Published by Liturgy Training Publications.

Ever since the early days of the church, bereaved families and close friends have gathered together at the death of a Christian. Prayers and rituals bring comfort and consolation for those who are grieving. Planning the Catholic Funeral clearly and carefully takes the bereaved through the significant moments in the ritual for funerals by providing an overview of the funeral, as well as space to write down decisions while going through the planning process. This planning guide, written in accordance with the Order of Christian Funerals, is a valuable tool at the time of the funeral, whether the death was unexpected or planned for in advance. Planning the Catholic Funeral is an important tool for the pastoral staff, lectors, musicians, and those who assist grieving family and friends to effectively plan ministries that celebrate the death of a Christian in a meaningful and loving way. With this book, a difficult and often confusing time is transformed into a time of pastoral liturgical care for the bereaved. Planning the Catholic Funeral allows those who are grieving, as well as those who are assisting them, to appreciate the funeral as a journey taken with the parish community.Chapters in Planning the Catholic Funeral are Funeral Home and Parish, The Body, Scheduling the Main Funeral Liturgy, Scheduling the Funeral Vigil (Formerly 'the Wake ), Visitation, Leaders/Presiders, The Funeral Vigil (with Possible Reception of the Body, Paul Bearers, Placing of the Pall, Placing of Christian Symbols, Altar Server(s), Lector(s), Selection of Scripture Readings, Homily, General Intercessions, Preparation of the Gifts, Ministers of Holy Communion, Music, Remembrance of the Deceased, The Rite of Committal, Memorabilia, Refreshment, Gathering in the Presence of the Body, Transfer of the Body to the Church or to the Place of Committal. Also includes a conclusion and appendices.

With the sensitivity born of time and experience, Charles Hoffacker presents an unusually warm and caring approach to preaching at a pivotal transition in human life, one which goes to the very heart of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Hoffacker teaches the reader, whether a seasoned preacher or a novice homilist, to find the key to unlocking the mystery of Jesus’ promise of eternal life in a mortal life now ended.

What's More Fun than a Funeral is the long-awaited sequel to Was the Funeral Fun?Since her grandfather's death, Lu Gibbs has become the go-to person when someone dies in Hilltop, Arkansas. As heir to the funeral home business her great grandfather built, Lu sees people act out of grief, sadness, anger, relief, and even greed. She sees them at their worst and at their best. She thinks she has seen it all until she is chosen as the go-between for what promises to be the biggest wedding Hilltop has seen in 50 years. And if Aunt Lettie and her wedding plans don't push Lu over the edge, getting some new information about her long lost mother just might. Since she was eight years old, Lu has lived with the fact that her mother left Lu and her dad for another man. In all those years, all she has heard about the episode is rumors. With her grandfather's death, she feels abandoned again, this time by the one who has been the most significant person in her life since her mother left. Or he was, until she renewed her acquaintance with a childhood friend who is now a good-looking pharmacist with a kind heart and the patience of Job. Lu knows she loves Jim Pat, and she is pretty sure he loves her; but she is not sure she can run the risk of loving someone and being abandoned again. Karen Raymond, Lu's best friend and Hilltop's only female clergy-person, is also involved in her share of funerals. Karen is privy to more secrets than she cares to be, and some of those secrets have her asking questions about her own life-including the stability of the marriage she has thought was just about perfect. In a place like Hilltop, Lady Undertaker and Chick Preacher are floating in uncharted waters. They are committed to helping other people deal with loss and change, and they do that well. But can they cope with the big changes they face in their own lives?

What if there is a way to come to the end of our days, regardless of age, with no regrets? What if it is possible to experience our end-of-life without suffering? What if we felt free to share our heart-held feelings and wishes with family and friends now so if any day were our last, our hearts would be lighter and we would know a sense of completion? Please Dance at My Funeral is a small, unintimidating reference that addresses each of these questions. Many people think they will go along for the ride and leave the final miles of their journey to chance. From an early age we plan for every aspect of our lives. Isn t it reasonable to consider that we would find relief in consciously preparing for our leaving process as well? Please Dance at My Funeral offers a warm and gentle approach to death through thoughtful discussions about grief, fear, courage as well as the most meaningful facets of our lives. Whether we live another five months or 45 years, we can empower ourselves by planning, communicating and preparing for our deaths. Please Dance at My Funeral helps you experience a sense of acceptance, and peace of mind... for ourselves, our family and our friends. Communicating about end-of-life topics is so important, and yet clearly avoided. One of the most challenging features of nearly any aspect of living is the ability to communicate well about this subject. Please Dance at My Funeral is full of stories that readers can identify with and serves to encourage the reader to reflect and share not only their own stories, but to also express their final wishes to loved ones. Throughout Please Dance at My Funeral, gives equal emphasis to the concept of conscious living and the notion of conscious dying. When we reflect upon our life as a celebration of living, a celebration of accumulated wisdom and experiences, loves and a celebration of our relationships, we become mindful of our life in a way we have seldom allowed ourselves before. Please Dance at My Funeral provides a gracious approach to the emotions, the avoidance, the reflecting and final acceptance of a long taboo topic: death. The nine chapters in this book are entitled: The Conscious Journey; No Time for Silence; Honoring Our True Self; Let It Go; Fear, Grief and Courage; Taking Care of Business; What Am I Waiting For?; Community and Remembrances; and Transformation.

What work must we do in the wake of death? Where do we begin? How do we proceed to face death? To face death together as a parish?Here Margaret Smith helps you to begin to answer these questions by exploring the riches of the Order of Christian Funerals. In this book you will find an engaging discussion of the anthropology of death; an accessible summary of the OCFs theology; practical advice for enacting the rites with dignity; true stories of pastoral situations, good and bad; a vision for organizing funerals in a context of pastoral care; notes toward rites to use when disconnecting life-support, when organs are donated or bodies are given to science after death.This is an invaluable resource for all parish leaders who recognize their responsibility to minister to the dying, the dead, and those who mourn, and who recognize that the whole parish shares in this awesome experience of the Paschal Mystery. AWARDS:Catholic Press Association 1999 Book Award winner, second place, in pastoral ministry Published by Liturgy Training Publications.