Pallbearer: An Honor and a Privilege
Posted on August 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment
Posted under
The term “pallbearer” comes from the Catholic faith. A pall is a cloth that covers the casket during a funeral mass. Regardless of whether the casket is modest or elaborate, the pall signifies that all are equal before God. The pallbearers’ responsibility is to carry the casket when needed, such as in and out of […]
Continue Reading
Should Funeral Processions be Outlawed?
Posted on May 3, 2023 by | Leave a comment
Posted under
The following is an online quote that I once read: “I’ve never understood the reasons behind the funeral procession. Anyone who’s spent any time driving has been caught by one. They’re hard to miss. A long line of cars with orange flags flying, their headlights on and their emergency flashers blinking. They run every light […]
Continue Reading
Famous Last Words
Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment
Posted under
The Huffington Post published an online article by Yagana Shah entitled, “Eight Famous People and their Equally Famous Last Words.” It really got me thinking – what would I want my last words to be? Here is a brief overview of Ms. Shah’s article. 1. “No, I certainly can’t.” – President John F. […]
Continue Reading
Christmas Quotes
Posted on December 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment
Posted under
We could all use a little easygoing Christmas cheer at this point in the holiday season. I came across a few Christmas quotes that I really enjoy. Here are a few of my favorites that I consider meaningful and light-hearted. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.”― Charles M. Schulz “One can never […]
Continue Reading
Day of the Dead
Posted on October 26, 2022 by | 2 Comments
Posted under
Halloween is fast approaching, and for some cultures, there is much more to Halloween than just tricks and treats. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated throughout Mexico. Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to […]
Continue Reading