In many people's minds, a funeral is a place of tranquility and composure. At least when they think about a traditional funeral. But more and more people are choosing to have non-traditional funerals.

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Miriam Banks was the life of the party—even at her funeral. When she passed away in June, her daughters honored her memory by recreating a party scene familiar to friends and loved ones. Instead of a ...

A 38-year-old woman shared that her cousin asked her to speak at a family funeral, and that she "said yes without even thinking about it" However, the woman, who noted that she is "not religious," ...