I was at work when I heard that my father had died. He never really took care of himself, so it shouldn't have been a shock--but it was. I was devastated about the loss, and I knew that it was going to be hard to help my sisters to cope. However, I decided to take it one day at a time and think about what my dad would have wanted his memorial service to be like. It was really painful, but after a few days things started to get a little easier. This blog is all about the process of planning funerals, so that you can honor your loved one with a dignified, professional service.