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"Homegoings"
Why shouldn't we dance at a funeral? Why do so many of us become so unrecognizable when we attend the funeral of a family member and turn into unsmiling caricatures of ourselves all dressed in black? While so many cultures tend to hold somber tributes to a loved one, the African-American tradition of a homegoing is truly a celebration of life. As the family was in life they continue[...]
Russia’s Hauntingly Mystifying City of the Dead
Making the journey requires a three-hour trek along serpentine roads winding through several hills. It is a place that is shrouded deep in myth and legend, but is also one of social civil strife. Located in one of Russia’s smaller regions of North Caucasus, there lies an isolated village dotted[...]
Legend of the Bottle Tree
Now it is the time of nightThat the graves, all gaping wide,Every one lets forth his spriteIn the church-way paths to glide.William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's DreamIf you believe that haints, or spirits or other ghostly apparitions come out at night then you may need to build a bottle tree for protection.Some experts such as Yale art history professor emeritus Robert Farris[...]
Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Service Rites
During the time of a death, the Royal Canadian Legion is present to support the family and to honor the departed comrade. As such, it is imperative that the clergy understand the symbolism of the Legion Tribute, while the Legion members are aware and understand the requirements of the clergy. To this degree, it is requested that both parties inform each other of the needs and[...]
Lions Club Memorial Service Rites
Since 1917 the Lions Club has been a longstanding secular service organization with over 45,500 clubs in 205 countries around the world. With a purpose of promoting the principles of good government and good citizenship, the Lions Club unites the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.When a member of the Lions Club passes, they are entitled to a Lions Club[...]
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