The death of a parent is hard for anyone at any age. But it seems particularly tragic when the death is unexpected, and the children aren’t adults yet. The only consolation the children might get is having a chance to say goodbye to their parent and spend time with supportive, loving family and friends. A […] More
Funerals are big business in the United States. The average amount paid for a coffin in the United States is between $2,000 and $5,000, but the price varies widely. Caskets cost as little as $500 for a very basic model, or as much as $10,000 or more for a customized or a casket made of […] More
Many people jump at the opportunity to buy new clothes, whether for a special occasion or just to add to their wardrobe. Other people don’t see much need to buy new clothes until they absolutely have to. Sometimes, they might wait until most of their clothes are full of holes and tears. Whether or not […] More
What is the purpose of life insurance? Is it to pay for a funeral or to cover lost income or to help survivors start over? A widow struggling with that question turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Icy-Sun6781 asked: “AITA for not giving my late husband’s mom any of the […] More
Wedding crashers are a bit of a joke trope in TV and film scripts. Show up just for free food, drinks, dancing and potential hookups. But is funeral crashing a thing? They say funerals are for the living, but does that mean they’re open events for anyone alive to attend? What if the living who […] More
We all make mistakes, and we should all be able to agree that when we make a mistake that really hurts someone else, we shouldn’t immediately expect them to support us when we’re going through something. That seems especially true for something like cheating, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. The morning of their […] More
Grief is, unfortunately, an inevitable part of life. What can make grief more difficult is family drama. Every family has its issues, but some are on another level. And big events like death and funerals tend to bring out the fireworks. Redditor PonderosaWillow wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, they […] More
People process grief in many different ways. But one constant in navigating loss is that those in mourning need support, which also, of course, is not one size fits all. It’s been said that one of the most difficult things a person may ever experience is burying your own child, and in that case, parents […] More
Fashion is arguably one of the most versatile ways for people to express themselves. There are, however, certain events and places where attendees are expected to adhere to social norms and expectations out of respect for those being honored despite the temporary hindrance it may place on their style. Such events include weddings and funerals. […] More
Redditor Safe-Criticism-8500 recently lost their mother. Now the Original Poster (OP) is finding themselves tasked with planning their mother’s funeral. While traditionally a sad affair, the OP’s mother had an explicit dying wish regarding her funeral song choice. The song is unconventional at the least, leaving the OP curious if they should change the song […] More
Death is expensive. Isn’t that one of the most tragic parts of life? One would think that financially speaking, death will give people a break. But funerals are a billion-dollar business. That’s why, much like a wedding, the people at the center of the event can’t always get what they want. And that fact doesn’t […] More
Death and funerals are never easy. But they are an inescapable part of life. When a loved one dies, people usually need time to mourn. And when a person is mourning they tend to hope loved ones will help pick up the daily slack. Case in point… Redditor JustFarm3509 wanted to discuss her experience and […] More
