The number of funeral directors has grown by 67% in the last 10 years to a total of 3,100, figures from the chamber of commerce (KvK) have shown. In particular, more women are opting to set up their ...

These can be very personal – it might even be that children or grandchildren speak. This is another way of taking part in the funeral service, and might involve a favourite poem or the Bible reading.

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A memorial poster on display at the service celebrates the life of Delores Holmes. Family, friends, elected officials and ...

A funeral Mass was held for Ethel Kennedy on Monday.The 96-year-old widow of Robert F. Kennedy died last week after a suffering a stroke.The funeral Mass, which was held at the Our Lady of Victory ...