Funerals, Memorials & Farewells
Idaho Specific Resources
Cremation Society of Idaho
Professional and affordable cremation services in Boise, Idaho with reputable and licensed funeral directors.
https://www.cremationsociety-idaho.com/cremation-services-boise-id
https://www.facebook.com/Cremation-Society-of-Idaho-232983583391465/
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Idaho, Inc.
http://fcai.fortboise.org/links.html
Gentle Goodbyes
Phones monitored from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Call 208-297-3390.
Grief resources for pet loss as well as veterinary home euthanasia appointments, body pick up
(if your pet passes away at home), animal cremation and aftercare services.
https://gentlegoodbyes.com/cremation/
Honoring Choices® Idaho
Honoring Choices® Idaho is an ambitious initiative to inspire routine planning conversations that help each of us identify and communicate our goals and
preferences so that what matters to us plays a decisive role in the kinds of medical care we receive if we aren’t able to communicate those priorities ourselves.
https://honoringchoicesidaho.org/
https://www.facebook.com/honoringchoicesidaho/
Professional and affordable cremation services in Boise, Idaho with reputable and licensed funeral directors.
https://www.cremationsociety-idaho.com/cremation-services-boise-id
https://www.facebook.com/Cremation-Society-of-Idaho-232983583391465/
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Idaho, Inc.
http://fcai.fortboise.org/links.html
Gentle Goodbyes
Phones monitored from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Call 208-297-3390.
Grief resources for pet loss as well as veterinary home euthanasia appointments, body pick up
(if your pet passes away at home), animal cremation and aftercare services.
https://gentlegoodbyes.com/cremation/
Honoring Choices® Idaho
Honoring Choices® Idaho is an ambitious initiative to inspire routine planning conversations that help each of us identify and communicate our goals and
preferences so that what matters to us plays a decisive role in the kinds of medical care we receive if we aren’t able to communicate those priorities ourselves.
https://honoringchoicesidaho.org/
https://www.facebook.com/honoringchoicesidaho/
General Resources & Guides
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AFTR
AFTR was created to help people to overcome physical obstacles to grieving and to feel eternally connected to their loved ones. They increase accessibility with the aid of technology. The company develops digital solutions for the pre-need and death care markets. AFTR’s eco-system provides people all over the world with a high-tech, yet meaningful way to connect to the ones they have lost, any time. The company launched the first-ever gravesite camera system. The solution includes a mobile application and headstone camera, including the GroundCam and the MountCam. Additionally, the company provides AFTR Messaging, which securely delivers pre-recorded memories and messages from people who have passed away. AFTR has changed the way people visit burial sites - forever. Use the code MGC-10 for 10% OFF your purchase at: https://aftr.live/ |
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Beyond the Dash
Beyond the Dash is a website offering free digital obituaries, notable stories and a library of articles on topics related to death, grief, obituaries
and funeral planning. Having trouble writing an obituary? Try their free interactive obituary template. They also have online memorials
that include a complimentary guestbook for loved ones to sign and share memories.
https://www.facebook.com/beyondthedash
https://beyondthedash.com/
Beyond the Dash is a website offering free digital obituaries, notable stories and a library of articles on topics related to death, grief, obituaries
and funeral planning. Having trouble writing an obituary? Try their free interactive obituary template. They also have online memorials
that include a complimentary guestbook for loved ones to sign and share memories.
https://www.facebook.com/beyondthedash
https://beyondthedash.com/
The Digital Beyond
The Digital Beyond is a blog about your digital existence and what happens to it after your death. We’re the go-to source for archival, cultural,
legal and technical insights to help you predict and plan for the future of your online content.
http://www.thedigitalbeyond.com/
The Digital Beyond is a blog about your digital existence and what happens to it after your death. We’re the go-to source for archival, cultural,
legal and technical insights to help you predict and plan for the future of your online content.
http://www.thedigitalbeyond.com/
The Dinner Table - A Guide To Creating Your Very Own Grief Ritual Recipe Book
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUV46aDQUAukQBQ_W0EfwMLVICLRtwPa/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUV46aDQUAukQBQ_W0EfwMLVICLRtwPa/view
Farewelling
Arranging a farewelling (formerly "funeral”) may be something you need or want to do right now.
Farewelling helps with a clickable checklist, articles to guide you, and a connection to local providers.
https://www.myfarewelling.com/
https://www.facebook.com/myfarewelling/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWG0IymzycpHj3URdZOi3Sw/featured
Arranging a farewelling (formerly "funeral”) may be something you need or want to do right now.
Farewelling helps with a clickable checklist, articles to guide you, and a connection to local providers.
https://www.myfarewelling.com/
https://www.facebook.com/myfarewelling/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWG0IymzycpHj3URdZOi3Sw/featured
1st 24 - Bereavement Concierge Services
1st 24 Bereavement Concierge Services is designed to help ease the load by assisting you every step of the way after the loss of your loved one.
Their goal is to give you the comfort, relief and security of knowing you're affairs are being properly handled allowing you time to grieve and
cope with your loss. They also assist with preplanning for the passing of a loved one to ensure all is in order
https://www.facebook.com/thebereavementconcierge
https://www.instagram.com/jennidee14/
https://www.1st24loss.com/
1st 24 Bereavement Concierge Services is designed to help ease the load by assisting you every step of the way after the loss of your loved one.
Their goal is to give you the comfort, relief and security of knowing you're affairs are being properly handled allowing you time to grieve and
cope with your loss. They also assist with preplanning for the passing of a loved one to ensure all is in order
https://www.facebook.com/thebereavementconcierge
https://www.instagram.com/jennidee14/
https://www.1st24loss.com/
FREE Nationwide Farewelling Coronavirus Funeral Helpline: 1-646-397-8281
Advice, answers and just plain kindness to families navigating a death in these crazy times, whether Coronavirus-related or not.
No question is too small or trivial. Call them at 1-646-397-8281 for free advice, resources and information, to help you navigate these uncharted waters.
There is no charge for this service, www.myfarewelling.com is offering this out of kindness.
Please share this with anyone you think would benefit.
Advice, answers and just plain kindness to families navigating a death in these crazy times, whether Coronavirus-related or not.
No question is too small or trivial. Call them at 1-646-397-8281 for free advice, resources and information, to help you navigate these uncharted waters.
There is no charge for this service, www.myfarewelling.com is offering this out of kindness.
Please share this with anyone you think would benefit.
Funeral Consumers Alliance
https://funerals.org/
Body and Organ Donation, A Gift To Science
Informed Consent: What You Should Know When Donating Your Body
https://funerals.org/
Body and Organ Donation, A Gift To Science
Informed Consent: What You Should Know When Donating Your Body
Funerals In the Time of a Pandemic - A Toolkit For Children and Families - by Good-Grief.org
https://good-grief.org/wordpress/wp-content/themes/x-child/pdf/Children-Funerals-and-a-Pandemic.pdf
https://good-grief.org/wordpress/wp-content/themes/x-child/pdf/Children-Funerals-and-a-Pandemic.pdf
How to Plan a Virtual Memorial
The Inspired Funeral - Funerals In the Time of COVID-19
The Inspired Funeral is a blog where end-of-life volunteers and professionals can exchange ideas on how to craft more
transformative, meaningful funerals, memorials and farewell services.
https://amy-cunningham-nyxd.squarespace.com/funeral-ideas
https://www.facebook.com/Theinspiredfuneralcom/
The Inspired Funeral is a blog where end-of-life volunteers and professionals can exchange ideas on how to craft more
transformative, meaningful funerals, memorials and farewell services.
https://amy-cunningham-nyxd.squarespace.com/funeral-ideas
https://www.facebook.com/Theinspiredfuneralcom/
GatheringUs
GatheringUs, provides customized, online memorials and resources for grief. Receive the support you need following the loss of a loved one
and gather your community with our personalized, virtual funerals and ceremonies. Using today’s technology while upholding traditions,
they help you journey through grief and gather your friends and family in mourning. GatheringUs is a lasting online space that brings communities
together after a death. You can post a free obituary, crowdfund for expenses or a charity, create gatherings and inform your community.
And your community can stay informed, share memories and be there to support you as well.
https://shop.gatheringus.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GatheringUs
https://www.instagram.com/GatheringUs/
GatheringUs, provides customized, online memorials and resources for grief. Receive the support you need following the loss of a loved one
and gather your community with our personalized, virtual funerals and ceremonies. Using today’s technology while upholding traditions,
they help you journey through grief and gather your friends and family in mourning. GatheringUs is a lasting online space that brings communities
together after a death. You can post a free obituary, crowdfund for expenses or a charity, create gatherings and inform your community.
And your community can stay informed, share memories and be there to support you as well.
https://shop.gatheringus.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GatheringUs
https://www.instagram.com/GatheringUs/
A Good Goodbye with Gail Rubin - Funeral Planning For Those Whose How Don't Plan To Die
Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death®, helps get end-of-life and funeral planning conversations started with a light touch on a serious subject.
Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death® As an award-winning speaker, she uses humor and funny film clips to attract people to topics many
would rather avoid: taking care of advance medical directives, estate planning and funeral planning.
https://agoodgoodbye.com/
Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death®, helps get end-of-life and funeral planning conversations started with a light touch on a serious subject.
Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death® As an award-winning speaker, she uses humor and funny film clips to attract people to topics many
would rather avoid: taking care of advance medical directives, estate planning and funeral planning.
https://agoodgoodbye.com/
Green Burial Council
Learn more about green burial and how to find certified cemetery stewards, funeral professionals, and funerary product sellers who share
the commitment to create more sustainable after-death options for you, your community, and the planet.
https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/
Learn more about green burial and how to find certified cemetery stewards, funeral professionals, and funerary product sellers who share
the commitment to create more sustainable after-death options for you, your community, and the planet.
https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/
Heaven's Gain Ministries: Pregnancy Loss Products and Services
Heaven’s Gain specializes in providing services and products for families suffering the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.
Information and resources are available throughout their website. Personal one-on-one advocacy is provided by a certified Baby Loss Doula/ Baby Loss
Family Adviser. As a part of their ministry, Heaven’s Gain also provides beautiful baby caskets and infant urns that respect the dignity of the baby with
quality workmanship, individual touches, and personalization. Memorial gifts and comforting books are also available.
https://heavensgain.org/
Heaven’s Gain specializes in providing services and products for families suffering the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.
Information and resources are available throughout their website. Personal one-on-one advocacy is provided by a certified Baby Loss Doula/ Baby Loss
Family Adviser. As a part of their ministry, Heaven’s Gain also provides beautiful baby caskets and infant urns that respect the dignity of the baby with
quality workmanship, individual touches, and personalization. Memorial gifts and comforting books are also available.
https://heavensgain.org/
Kudoboard
Kudoboard is an online memorial creator which people can use to add memories, photos and videos that can be easily shared with friends and family.
https://www.kudoboard.com/online-memorial
https://www.facebook.com/kudoboard
Kudoboard is an online memorial creator which people can use to add memories, photos and videos that can be easily shared with friends and family.
https://www.kudoboard.com/online-memorial
https://www.facebook.com/kudoboard
LifeWeb360
LifeWeb360 allows you to create online memorial scrapbook websites with stories and photos for loved ones and friends who have died.
https://www.lifeweb360.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lifeweb360
https://www.instagram.com/lifeweb360/?hl=en
Download their FREE PDF - How To Plan a Virtual Memorial Even
LifeWeb360 allows you to create online memorial scrapbook websites with stories and photos for loved ones and friends who have died.
https://www.lifeweb360.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lifeweb360
https://www.instagram.com/lifeweb360/?hl=en
Download their FREE PDF - How To Plan a Virtual Memorial Even
Light A Candle
Pause, reflect, and virtually light a candle for someone you have lost.
https://experiencecamps.org/light-a-candle
Pause, reflect, and virtually light a candle for someone you have lost.
https://experiencecamps.org/light-a-candle
A Living Tribute
Plant a tree in a National Forest in memory or celebration of friends and loved ones.
Each order plants a tree in someone's name and includes a mailed card.
https://www.alivingtribute.o
Plant a tree in a National Forest in memory or celebration of friends and loved ones.
Each order plants a tree in someone's name and includes a mailed card.
https://www.alivingtribute.o
Making funeral arrangements: Tips and information from a funeral director
Miss U Much
MissUMuch.com is the worlds 1st DIY Memorial Movie concept. Created in April 2020 and built through experience, commitment, market research of current
industry trends and KINDNESS. With cremation at an all time high, consumers are able to build a memorial event that they can have in their backyard,
community center, church, beach, forest preserve, golf course, banquet venue, funeral facility, or cremation center. You can create a beautiful event
with a few swipes and clicks, start a countdown, create a movie, order equipment, select a unique venue, connect with food trucks and other catering
vendors, purchase personalized memorial items, fundraise, and connect to grief support resources.
https://missumuch.com/
MissUMuch.com is the worlds 1st DIY Memorial Movie concept. Created in April 2020 and built through experience, commitment, market research of current
industry trends and KINDNESS. With cremation at an all time high, consumers are able to build a memorial event that they can have in their backyard,
community center, church, beach, forest preserve, golf course, banquet venue, funeral facility, or cremation center. You can create a beautiful event
with a few swipes and clicks, start a countdown, create a movie, order equipment, select a unique venue, connect with food trucks and other catering
vendors, purchase personalized memorial items, fundraise, and connect to grief support resources.
https://missumuch.com/
Nation Home Funeral Alliance
The NHFA is a nonprofit 501c3 organization committed to supporting home funeral education.
https://www.homefuneralalliance.org/
The NHFA is a nonprofit 501c3 organization committed to supporting home funeral education.
https://www.homefuneralalliance.org/
The Order of the Good Death
The Order is about making death a part of your life. Staring down your death fears—whether it be your own death, the death of those you love,
the pain of dying, the afterlife (or lack thereof), grief, corpses, bodily decomposition, or all of the above. Accepting that death itself is natural,
but the death anxiety of modern culture is not.
http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/
The Order is about making death a part of your life. Staring down your death fears—whether it be your own death, the death of those you love,
the pain of dying, the afterlife (or lack thereof), grief, corpses, bodily decomposition, or all of the above. Accepting that death itself is natural,
but the death anxiety of modern culture is not.
http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/
Remembering A Life
Your guide to honoring a life well-lived, from planning a tribute to mourning a loved one. Remembering A Life is a consumer education initiative created
by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). NFDA is the world's leading and largest funeral service association, serving 19,700 individual
members who represent more than 10,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics
and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is the association of choice because it offers funeral professionals comprehensive educational resources,
tools to manage successful businesses, guidance to become pillars in their communities and the expertise to foster future generations of funeral professionals.
NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., and has an office in Washington, D.C. For more information, please contact 800-228-6332 or visit www.nfda.org.
https://rememberingalife.com/
Your guide to honoring a life well-lived, from planning a tribute to mourning a loved one. Remembering A Life is a consumer education initiative created
by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). NFDA is the world's leading and largest funeral service association, serving 19,700 individual
members who represent more than 10,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics
and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is the association of choice because it offers funeral professionals comprehensive educational resources,
tools to manage successful businesses, guidance to become pillars in their communities and the expertise to foster future generations of funeral professionals.
NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., and has an office in Washington, D.C. For more information, please contact 800-228-6332 or visit www.nfda.org.
https://rememberingalife.com/
Shiva.com
Learn about Jewish mourning, shiva traditions, customs, how to plan for a shiva and what to send as appropriate sympathy items and food to a shiva.
Shiva.com provides an easy-to-use, efficient resource to help- both Jewish and non-Jewish- family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances honor the passing
of loved ones. The site carefully blends centuries-old religious traditions with modern-day customs to help people support others, communicate and mourn.
A one-stop-shop, on shiva.com you can learn about the process, arrange a funeral and shiva from our trusted vendor network, communicate the plans
to others and send food, platters and contribute to those mourning.
https://www.shiva.com/
Learn about Jewish mourning, shiva traditions, customs, how to plan for a shiva and what to send as appropriate sympathy items and food to a shiva.
Shiva.com provides an easy-to-use, efficient resource to help- both Jewish and non-Jewish- family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances honor the passing
of loved ones. The site carefully blends centuries-old religious traditions with modern-day customs to help people support others, communicate and mourn.
A one-stop-shop, on shiva.com you can learn about the process, arrange a funeral and shiva from our trusted vendor network, communicate the plans
to others and send food, platters and contribute to those mourning.
https://www.shiva.com/
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Spirit Vessel
Spirit Vessel helps guide you and your loved ones through a deeper, more intimate layer of life by way of personalized ceremony. They provide support and tools for at home, intimate, personalized ceremonies, in which you can participate by yourself or with others. They offer Mindfully Crafted Ceramic Urns and Personalized Celebration Of Life Ceremonies to assist in grieving, honoring, and celebrating you or your loved one. Their ceremonies recognize and highlight the joy of our loved one's life while holding space for the complexities of grief for those left to live on. The Spirit Vessel studio is located in southwest New Mexico, where each ceramic urn is handmade and mindfully crafted with love and intention. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, preparing for an imminent death, or taking steps to plan for your own death, they provide resources to help you create connectivity and integrate your emotions around loss. Listen to this episode of the Conversations On Death Podcast to learn more about Spirit Vessel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-vessel/id1509850456?i=1000516065387 Check out all of Spirit Vessel's offerings at: https://bit.ly/2YBrkJP or visit www.SpiritVessel.com and use the code (Connection) for free shipping. Spirit Vessel's new course, How To Create A Personalized Ceremony, is now available. This self-paced video course will walk you through each step of creating a personalized ceremony. This course is for anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge, understanding, and comfort level around designing and holding a ceremony. What you’ll learn: - The benefits of ceremony - How to set up a ceremony - What a ceremony looks like - Example of a ceremony - Things to consider in the grieving process - The role of creativity in ceremony - Spirit Vessel’s DIY ceremony model This course includes: 45 minute on demand video Lifetime access Downloadable worksheets / handouts |
Timeless Dream Events
Timeless Dream Events plans various types of events on any budget, and at minimal notice. From weddings and birthdays to showers and end-of-life celebrations, they will help you create a memorable experience. They ensure that you have an amazing, everlasting Timeless Dream Event, something that you will never forget.
https://timelessdreamevents.com/
Timeless Dream Events plans various types of events on any budget, and at minimal notice. From weddings and birthdays to showers and end-of-life celebrations, they will help you create a memorable experience. They ensure that you have an amazing, everlasting Timeless Dream Event, something that you will never forget.
https://timelessdreamevents.com/
Tips and insider secrets for planning a funeral from an industry expert.
Virtual Memorial: Free Planning Guide
Host a creative and completely virtual memorial service to honor a recently passed loved one.
This free how-to guide includes:
1.) Tech ideas & solutions
2.) Ideas for getting the whole family involved
3.) FREE sample memorial service to tailor to your family's needs
https://artisanal-builder-3374.ck.page/739214bf69
Host a creative and completely virtual memorial service to honor a recently passed loved one.
This free how-to guide includes:
1.) Tech ideas & solutions
2.) Ideas for getting the whole family involved
3.) FREE sample memorial service to tailor to your family's needs
https://artisanal-builder-3374.ck.page/739214bf69
Virtual Memorial Guide
This guide will help you easily create a unique and beautiful virtual memorial service, without the need to hire someone else. It is based on research and conversations with others who have lost friends and family members during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been forced to create virtual memorials with
little support. This guide is loosely patterned after common forms of memorials and not intended to represent any particular religious or spiritual tradition, although it can be readily adapted to any faith. It can also be adapted for traditional funeral formats or ceremonies that involve the presence of a physical body or ashes.
https://www.virtualmemorialguide.org/
This guide will help you easily create a unique and beautiful virtual memorial service, without the need to hire someone else. It is based on research and conversations with others who have lost friends and family members during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been forced to create virtual memorials with
little support. This guide is loosely patterned after common forms of memorials and not intended to represent any particular religious or spiritual tradition, although it can be readily adapted to any faith. It can also be adapted for traditional funeral formats or ceremonies that involve the presence of a physical body or ashes.
https://www.virtualmemorialguide.org/
Articles
Funeral Etiquette: The Definitive Guide - By Sean Morrissy
Honoring Deceased Family and Friends At Your Wedding: Because Things Suck and We Get It - Contributed by: The Dinner Party & Provenance
How To Hold a Meaningful "Virtual Memorial" Service - By Danica Thurber of Project Grief
How to Navigate End of Life During a Pandemic: A Guide to Pre-Planning, Loss and Grief in the Age of COVID-19 - By Liz Eddy
Virtual Grieving: Is There Closure If There Is No Goodbye? - By Shoshana Ungerleider
What to Do When a Loved One Dies: Practical Steps You Need to Take in Early Days - By Leanne Potts with AARP
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