Many of us just celebrated Halloween or All Hallows Eve as it is referred to in antiquity. So, if October 31st is the eve then shouldn’t we be even more excited to celebrate on November 1st. But, what in the world is celebrated on that day?

Actually, it is sort of a two-day celebration. November 1st and 2nd are celebrated around the world as All Saints and All Souls Day respectively. In Mexico the day is well known as Dia de los Muertos.

It is a time filled with joyous celebrations to honor the lives lived out by loved ones.

While these are days commemorated by the Catholic Church, they act as a good reminder for everyone to pause and remember all those who have gone before us. So whether that person was a great Saint or perhaps your ornery old neighbor each of us can pause, pray and remember that everyone who has gone before us had a unique life and story worthy of dignity no matter how long or short.

Throughout the month of November Catholic faithful are called to remember all the holy souls in purgatory; those who have not yet been purified of the effects of their sins before entering heaven. Church celebrations aside, November is a great time ahead of the holiday season to think of ways to honor the lives of those who have passed on to eternal life, or perhaps prepare to honor a loved one who is nearing the end of their earthly life.

This is where EternityBound Media can help. It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, but those final days can also hold a lot of beautiful moments that you would never want to forget. I will create beautiful keepsake photographs that will tell the story of your loved one’s well-lived life. I can also provide tribute books and videos of their lives for wakes and visitations. Ultimately, as an end-of-life photographer, I am here to accompany your loved ones through the beautiful moments of life even when those moments are difficult.