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Recently, a good friend lost his adult son unexpectedly, and he grappled with preparing for the funeral and writing the eulogy. To assist my friend, I told him I could help with the arrangements and ...

We have all been to funerals. It is one of the last sacred spaces in our world when we are not disturbed. Phones are off and we give our full attention. Without question, the most meaningful aspect of ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Preaching at a funeral Mass must be a real challenge for priests. American culture always wants you to say “nice things” that don’t “disturb” others. Pace St. Paul (1 Corinthians 13:13), one suspects ...

Speeches are a key part of most funerals and eulogies offer the chance to talk about your loved one’s life and what they meant to you. As such, they can become incredibly emotional and feel very ...