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2016 Cannes Film Festival: top five silver screen funerals
This week we celebrate the start of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, as we look back at some of the most memorable funerals ever to hit the silver screen.
Leave your loved ones with memories, not bills
An increasing number of people are turning to finance options, such as payday loans and credit cards, to pay for the funeral costs of a friend or relative.
Funeral etiquette guide
Here, we take a look at funeral etiquette, such as how to travel and what to wear.
Tips for writing a funeral eulogy
Writing a eulogy or poem for a close friend or family member’s funeral can be a daunting task, but there's no reason to let this worry you.
Examples of popular funeral poetry
A poetry reading at a funeral can be a positive way of expressing your feelings without the challenge of writing something yourself.
How to plan a funeral on a budget
There are a number of things you can do to keep funeral costs down, such as choosing a less expensive coffin or urn, and preparing the food yourself instead of hiring a caterer.
Funeral flowers versus charitable donations
The classic donation for funerals has always been flowers. The tradition dates back to the very first funerals/burials and possibly even as far back as Neanderthal times.
Most and least extravagant funerals
Some of the most expensive funerals of all time have been for political leaders, celebrities and royalty.
The latest on worldwide trends in burials and grave markings
Gravestones, also known as headstones and tombstones, are a special way of commemorating a loved one, and often their place of burial.