Are you questioning if small white feathers floating near you have a spiritual meaning? And could feathers be a message from a loved one who died? Many people experience comfort when they find a feather. They see it as a…
Doves are often associated with peace. But especially when depicted with an olive branch in their beaks, mourning doves mean safety. Additionally, the mourning dove call often equates to grief. Many cultures place significant spiritual meaning on animals. And so,…
Comforting Bible verses for grief give you hope to move through this difficult time. Of course, losing a loved one is hard, and there’s no getting around the pain. But for the faithful, God’s promises through scripture offer solace and…
The tradition of honoring their dead with an Irish wake is well-known and time-honored. You may be attending one yourself, or maybe you’re just curious about what to expect. Keep reading to learn more about what happens, how it is…
Vietnamese are multi-day affairs meant to usher the dead into the afterlife. Families mourn for several days when someone dies. Close family and friends wear white headbands to symbolize their close ties, mourn, and show respect. The day of a…
Have you ever wondered what happens at a Jehovah’s Witness funeral? They are held at Kingdom Halls, funeral homes, private homes, crematories, and gravesides. Similar to other religions, Jehovah’s Witnesses have a time of prayer, scripture reading, singing, and a…
Our pets are our family members. And dogs routinely go almost everywhere humans go. So it stands to reason that our animals also have patron saints. While St. Francis of Assisi is the best-known patron of animals, did you know…
If you or someone you love is nearing death, you may contemplate cremation. It is an inexpensive alternative to large funerals and cemetery burials. But Christians often wonder, “does cremation go against the Bible?” It boils down to wondering where…
Even though we know the Grim Reaper does not lie in wait to capture a third soul, we still believe that death comes in threes. Human beings seek order; we seek rhythm and patterns. And sometimes we pick and choose…
Rain at a funeral is said to be good luck. It is an omen that the deceased has passed into heaven. And it means that God is shedding tears of joy at their arrival. Some superstitions also say the rain…
I see lighthouses as beacons of hope. Their distant glimmering lights signal safety and strength to ships in the night. In the same way, lighthouses offer hope amidst mourning and grieving. Lighthouses hold many symbolic meanings. Today, I’m looking at…