The son of a dear friend passed away unexpectedly yesterday, from complications following minor surgery. This young man was serving in the US Navy on a sub, and now we are looking for a Navy-related charity we could make a donation to in memory of this young man. Suggestions?
posted on Aug 29, 2008 - 6 answers

What software should I use for a collaborative memorial blog? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2008 - 3 answers

In-medium tributes: Can you think of instances where fans/players have died and been memorialized in some way in a show or game (if you can think of other forms where this has happened go right ahead)? Examples would be Leyla Harrison (X-Files) or Dak "Caylee" Krause (World of Warcraft).
posted on Jul 26, 2008 - 10 answers

My parents are both well into their eighties now with health failing just a little bit more each year. How do I prepare myself for their eventual death? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 11 answers

What are some good non-religious readings I can use at a memorial service? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 12 answers

It's customary for each graduating class to present a class stone which is ceremonially imbedded in this path-way at my high school; somehow I got roped into getting the one for '08, and since I have less than a month to figure this out, I could really use some ideas! [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 6 answers

How to memorialize someone for only $75? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 11 answers

Suggestions for putting together a very small memorial ceremony. [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 7 answers

What fills up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 8 answers

A few friends are coming to visit me in San Diego next week. We want to spend a few days in L.A. walking around, seeing the sites, and going to the getty. Is it a bad idea to go this Sunday and Monday on memorial weekend? I'm worried that the crowds will be larger than normal and some of the stuff will be closed down. We could definitely post-pone it till later in the week. Please let me know what you L.A. folk think, thanks!
posted on May 24, 2007 - 5 answers

Stamps as part of memorial thank you... [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 1 answers

Say I want to make my name ring out through the ages. What is the best way, for a few grand or so, to make sure that I am remembered for as long as possible? Going for great achievements seems ambitious and too much work, and I am not interested in being known for great crimes. I am thinking more along the lines of the old statues-in-the-desert angle. Any ideas?
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 65 answers

I tried doing this on my own, it's pretty easy stuff really; but, it's ripping my heart out to try to proceed. I need a little help finding a good PTSD-related fund to which we can send my son's memorial fund money. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2007 - 23 answers

How do you set up a memorial fund? A friend's father died suddenly and she'd like to set up a fund for his grandchildren's education and allow people to make contributions in lieu of flowers or whatever. Googling just gets me lots of links to other people's memorial funds, so I'm hoping some of you have been through this and can provide specific advice, steps to follow, liability issues, etc. Thanks!
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 8 answers

Memorial / Activist Art: Where in the world are there public, physical memorials of any kind (sculptures, murals, installations, etc.) for individuals who were killed by police or by governments? I'm really inspired by the Omofuma Stein in Vienna (a self-funded/DIY granite sculpture, first installed guerilla-style in front of the Vienna Opera House and now permanently installed in Vienna's Museumsquartier) and I want to document/celebrate similar projects elsewhere in the world.
posted on Oct 21, 2006 - 16 answers

Please help me identify the location and significance of this (possible) War Memorial structure. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 9 answers

In South Boston, at the intersection of Babe Ruth Rd and Columbia Rd near Carson Beach, there's a stone memorial. There are four names inscribed in it, along with ages (all between 16 and 20) and date of death (all June 19, 1982). There's no explanation, besides a mournful poem. What's the story? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 5 answers

GriefFilter : My boyfriend died yesterday. [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2005 - 81 answers

Are there resources out there for planning a memorial service? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2005 - 4 answers

A friend is looking for reading ideas for a memorial service. The person was a non-religious, nature-loving guy. Any ideas? Thanks!
posted on Jun 20, 2005 - 20 answers

GriefandConsolationFilter: I (perhaps too quickly) volunteered to help assemble a memorial scrapbook for a woman who works for the same company as me, and who was murdered by her boyfriend a few days ago. I never met her and I hear she was very nice, so I'm fishing for any good poems, quotes, and or ideas. She was young (24) and died too soon but since we never met, I'm at a loss. All suggestion appreciated muchly.
posted on Feb 4, 2005 - 6 answers

What are those red and green things pinned to the lapels of nearly everybody on the BBC these days?
posted on Nov 6, 2004 - 16 answers

So, a murder happened in front of my house while we were on vacation last week. Now there is a shrine there around my tree about 5 feet from the bottom of my steps and people coming by day and night leaving stuff and lighting candles.

I don't mind the shrine, but how long do I leave that stuff there? How can I get people to not leave candles burning there (I am worried about fire danger.) Am I responsible for disposing of the stuff?

I have some ideas, but would like some suggestions.

Here's a link to the info about the murder.
http://www.timesstar.com/Stories/0,1413,125~1486~2236893,00.html
posted on Jul 2, 2004 - 13 answers

Mass cards. Can I get an equivalent type of thing for a Buddhist prayer service? (more inside)
posted on Feb 3, 2004 - 2 answers