Funeral Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
March 28th, 2024
Despite following all the proper legal procedures, Muslim imams and activists often run into hurdles when trying to build Muslim cemeteries in their communities, including community pushback, and even violent threats.
Catholics Demand Exorcism for Cathedral That Hosted Trans Activist's Funeral
February 22nd, 2024
Catholic activists are demanding an apology from and an exorcism for St. Patrick's Cathedral, which recently hosted a raucous and "sacrilegious" funeral for transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.
Maine Might Be Legalizing Viking-Style Funeral Pyres
April 7th, 2021
Want to go out like a Viking? Maine's currently considering a law that would allow another burial option: Viking funeral pyres. When it's your time, would you consider going out in a literal blaze of glory?
Closure Denied: Mounting COVID-19 Deaths Expose Tragic Reality
July 16th, 2020
The unfortunate reality is that in the United States, COVID is back on the rise. And that means considering the worst case scenario. However, end-of-life planning doesn't have to be a morbid exercise.
Family Sues Priest Who Gave Eulogy Saying Dead Son Might Not Go To Heaven
November 27th, 2019
Following a Michigan teen's death by suicide, his grieving family asked a local priest to deliver the funeral eulogy. They were shocked when the clergyman's eulogy implied that their son might not go to heaven.
Mom Outraged After Police Raid Son's Funeral, Arrest His Best Friend
August 10th, 2018
A Virginia mother is speaking out after her son's funeral was interrupted by police, who raided the church and arrested her son's best friend before he could give a eulogy. Should the cops have been more respectful to the deceased?
Dying Man Holds Ceremony Before Assisted Suicide
May 31st, 2017
Tormented by an incurable disease, John Shields knew that dying meant playing the waiting game, slowly watching quality of life slip away and agony mount. So he chose assisted suicide.
After 59 Years of Marriage, Couple Dies Holding Hands
March 21st, 2017
After 59 years of marriage, Margaret and Don Livengood spent their final few days together, side-by-side in a single hospital room, holding hands. When the end finally came, Don and Margaret passed away within a few short hours of one other. The bittersweet e
2016: The Year of Celebrity Deaths
December 29th, 2016
The year 2016 may go down in infamy for many reasons, but one of them has to be the unbelievable string of celebrity deaths. This year has been absolutely ruthless in claiming the lives of so many beloved public figures.
What to Do with Your Body After You Die
November 21st, 2016
Rarely does someone want to think about their own death. It’s an unpleasant subject, and one that is unlikely to brighten up your day. However, death is one of life’s few certainties. It’s a matter of when, not if. Tragically, for some, death comes far
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