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Ten Most Popular Stories of 2025

Discover the top ten Altogether articles readers loved most in 2025. From guidance on coping with loss to practical planning tips, these stories brought comfort, clarity, and connection.

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Condolences with Heart: Navigating the Delicate Art of Comforting Words

When someone you care about loses a loved one, it's natural to want to extend support and be there for them.
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Compassion in Action: Exploring the Profound Work of Funeral Directors

Being a funeral director goes beyond what most people realize.
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Comparing Funeral Costs Across the U.S.: Where Does Your State Rank?

Explore how geography influences funeral and end-of-life costs across the U.S., including insights into the most and least expensive states for these expenses and tips on managing costs no matter where you live.
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Compare the Cost of Cremation and Burial

End-of-life planning is not easy. There are many factors to consider when making decisions for a loved one’s final arrangements or your own.
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Why More Americans Are Choosing to Die at Home

A few years ago, a study showed that more people were dying at home for the first time since the early 20th century than in hospitals.
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A Cemetery Road Trip to Pay Tribute to Modern American Heroes

Explore memorials and gravesites of American activists like César Chávez, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and John Lewis. Plan a road trip to honor their legacy.
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Celebrating Life in Words: Top 10 Tips for Writing a Meaningful Obituary

Writing an obituary can be a challenging task, as it requires condensing a lifetime of memories and experiences into a few paragraphs.
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Celebrating a Mother’s Life: Funeral and Obituary Ideas

Honor your mother, grandmother, stepmother, or maternal figure with thoughtful obituary guidance and funeral ideas to celebrate her life and love.
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Caskets and Coffins: What You Need to Know Before You Choose

Learn the key differences between caskets and coffins, whether you can rent one, what a sealed casket is, what you can put inside, and if you really need one for burial or cremation.
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Can You Fly with Cremated Ashes?

Learn how to fly with cremated ashes safely and legally. Learn about TSA guidelines, urn requirements, documentation, and tips for a stress-free travel experience.
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Can Diamonds Be a Griever’s Best Friend?

There are many ways to remember a loved one. Some people keep cremated remains in an urn or scatter them someplace meaningful.
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Full Body Donation & Cremation Choices

Whole body donation supports medical research and results in free cremation services. Discover the benefits, process, and how to include this meaningful choice in your preplanning.
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