A funeral doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. In fact, more and more people are accepting funerals as celebrations of life rather than somber affairs. Although there are times to be solemn, “humor ...

Back in the day, final farewells were pretty simple affairs. When someone passed, the family had a go-to funeral home that they trusted could – and would – take care of everything. Now? Not so easy.

Choosing a few words or a message for the dearly departed is a difficult decision. How do we say our final goodbyes? Poetry is one of the best mediums for capturing and expressing emotions and is very ...

Dear Amy: Can you please settle a question? When a loved one dies, who should pay for a luncheon after the service? When my father passed away, I was in a poor financial situation (and still am).

A funeral service for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who died earlier this month, is set for next week in Washington, DC. The late American politician and businessman died of complications of ...

WASHINGTON ‒ Dick Cheney, a powerful and polarizing former vice president, was remembered for his steady hand, quiet strength and loyalty during a Nov. 20 funeral attended by two former presidents, ...