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Broken Wand Ceremony for Magicians
When a magician has died and is a member of the Society of American Magicians, a special ceremony is held to remember his or her love for magic.A Broken Wand ceremony is held for magicians who have passed on, although it is usually only held upon request of the family, since the Society does not require magicians to have the ceremony.It is held before any religious services, as is[...]
Funerals Aren't Supposed to be Fun... Are They?
"Was Uncle Oscar's death very untimely, you ask? Well, it was near lunch.", Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker from All in the FamilyOne of the greatest traits of the human species is our fondness for humor. Moments of hilarity, bouts of laughter, the glimpse of a smile, the knee-slapping,[...]
A Sports Fan for Life... and Death
“Win, Lose, Tie; A Raiders fan until the day I die.”It's been talked about many times, by many people and further reported by numerous news sources as bizarre and strange stories, but the truth of the matter is that themed-funerals; these personalized sendoffs are increasingly becoming more and more popular - so much so that ESPN has launched their latest spots for the It's Not[...]
A Firefighter's Funeral
The funeral of a firefighter is about honoring the contribution and showing gratitude and respect for a fallen hero. When a firefighter dies their family is not left alone to plan the funeral. Most fire departments have people to assist the family with grief counseling and help make arrangements for the funeral. Often times the fire department will have a tradition they follow when one[...]
What is a State Funeral?
State funerals are public funeral ceremonies, observing strict protocol, that honor heads of state or other important public figures. Generally, they contain standard religious practices as well as elements of military tradition. The purpose they serve is to allow public involvement in a national day of mourning and as such they often have significant media coverage. Practices differ by[...]
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