Recent Passing

After the passing of a loved one, there are so many things which need to be taken care of including planning the funeral, determining how to cherish the person's memory, and putting financial affairs in order.  Bridge Beyond provides a number of tools and sections to make this time easier to deal with by giving you ideas and lists.

	Recent Death What you need to think about after the passing of a loved one.
	Funeral Homes Planning a funeral that needs to take place in a matter of days is not the time to try "shopping around". Know in advance what funeral home you want to help you through one of the most difficult times in our lives - planning the funeral of a loved one.
	Memorial Services A "memorial" service is typically a remembrance service of your loved one that has passed. It is without the body and as such, is sometimes more convenient as timing can be delayed to meet the convenience or needs of the family.
	Burial One of the main decisions is whether your loved one will be cremated or buried. Perhaps, they have already decided this in a statement or will.
	Legal and Financial Addressing legal and financial issues associated with dying is important for several reasons.
	Obituary and Sympathies Suggestions on what to write for the eulogy, obituary or sympathy
	Funeral Flowers The use of flowers in funeral traditions vary for each culture and faith.
	Donations in Memory Often the family of the deceased prefers charitable donations to flowers to celebrate their memory
	Memorial Music The use of music in funeral services dates back to ancient times when chanting was performed to pacify lurking evil spirits. Later, dark funeral dirges were played as processions carried the dead to their final resting place.