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84Modern Embalming Is Not Mummification
by emmabalmer
Although the terms are used interchangeably in elementary school history lessons, embalming and mummification are not the same. Mummification is an example of an embalming process. When you consider the types... published 9 months ago
79Buried Alive! (Premature Burial, Urban Legends, & Preventative Measures)
by emmabalmer
The fear of being buried alive has the ability to chill you to the bone and rattle your soul. This article looks at the history of premature burial and present-day preventative measures. published 8 months ago
78How To Write An Obituary
by emmabalmer
Whether you're writing one for yourself, for a friend, for fun, or for a deceased loved one, you've come to the right place for advice on composing an obituary! published 8 months ago
80CASKETS! - Used by the Dead but Enjoyed by the Living
by emmabalmer
From a mortician's point of view, they are big and cumbersome to move around, but people with a scintillatingly morbid sense of humor are finding caskets to be fascinating decorative pieces and unique... published 6 months ago
81What Pallbearers Do
by emmabalmer
Have you been asked to be a pallbearer? Here are some ideas on what to expect on the day of the funeral and learn about the usual duties of an active pallbearer. published 9 months ago
80Why Do You Want To Be a Mortician?
by emmabalmer
Nobody in their right mind would want to be a mortician, right? All of the morticians out there must have been born into the business, and are just working to carry on the family tradition of serving the... published 9 months ago
82Verses For Memorial Cards & Poems For Funerals
by emmabalmer
The grieving process can feel like a long uphill battle pervaded with intense emotions and confusion. Unfortunately, it is usually during this time that important decisions must be made. With all of the... published 8 months ago
73Tips on Making a Video Tribute for a Funeral
by emmabalmer
Have you ever been to a funeral where a video slideshow was played in celebration of the decedent's life? They are usually just collections of photos with a couple songs playing in the background. It looks... published 8 months ago
72Things NOT To Do At A Funeral
by emmabalmer
You will find the following to be a list I have compiled of behaviors and actions deemed inappropriate for memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and other funerary events intended to commemorate and... published 8 months ago
69The Afterlife (As I Experienced It...)
by emmabalmer
Remembering the details of my near-death experience. Whether or not you think I’m insane, this article describes the happenings surrounding my accident, coma, brush with death, and recovery as I remember it all taking place. Meant to enlighten you and help you formulate your own ideas about the afterlife, this is a true account of what I went through. published 9 months ago
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