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Rite & Reason: ‘He was only 88’: There is a cosy familiarity to Irish funerals
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (640+ words) Have you ever craved a funeral sandwich? Or better yet, the soup that is handed to you in a mug while your neighbour runs around with a saucepan of tea waiting for someone to accept a cup? The Irish do…...
Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (355+ words) September 9, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News (OSV News) — An Illinois diocese has done away with eulogies during funeral Masses and also visitation of the deceased in the church immediately before the Mass. Bishop Thomas J....
This Was Not a Funeral. It Was a Warning.
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (1657+ words) There are moments when a state says more through ceremony than it ever could through diplomacy. What happened in Belgrade today was one of those moments. But Serbia did not simply bury an old soldier. It buried a man who…...
Column | Asking Eric: Son rejects mother’s funeral wishes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (135+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Dear Eric: Because I am getting older (80 this year), my husband and…...
Makueni funeral disrupted after mourners clash with priest over condolence time
1+ week, 6+ day ago (301+ words) A funeral in Athiani Village, Makueni County, was disrupted after mourners reportedly clashed with a priest over the time allocated for condolences. According to a video circulating online seen by TNX Africa, tensions arose as mourners pushed for more time…...
Funeral drama as priest, family clash over speeches
1+ week, 6+ day ago (262+ words) A funeral in Athiani village, Kitise, Makueni County turned confrontational after a priest from St Dominic Catholic Church Kitise requested the family to stop the speeches to allow the funeral mass to begin. A bitter argument ensued with the family…...
New divisional president to help shape future of funerals in Queensland — The Sunshine Valley Gazette
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (265+ words) Funerals Australia has announced the appointment of Luke Gregson from the Sunshine Coast’s longest established funeral directors, Gregson & Weight Funerals, as the new Queensland Divisional President, representing funeral professionals across Queensland. Luke Gregson, a fifth generation funeral director, brings over…...
Research reveals importance of attended funerals and personalisation | theforester.co.uk
2+ week, 5+ day ago (322+ words) A new study from Forest of Dean Crematorium highlights the essential role of attended and personalised funerals in saying goodbye. NEW research commissioned by the owners of Forest of Dean Crematorium has revealed that attended funerals are “essential” for saying…...
The Rock Word Church Founder, Adamson Aromaegbe, Dies
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (298+ words) The founder and senior pastor of The Rock Word Church and Dominion International, Dr Adamson Aromaegbe, has died. The church announced his death in an official statement signed by Rev. Nnamdy Echezona on behalf of the leadership of The Rock…...
Rock Word Church Founder Adamson Aromaegbe Dies at 69
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (395+ words) Dr. Adamson Aromaegbe, founder of Rock Word Church and Dominion International in Port Harcourt, has died at age 69, leaving behind a massive spiritual legacy. Dr. Adamson Aromaegbe, the influential founder and General Overseer of Rock Word Church and Dominion International,…...