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5 Unique Death Rituals from Around the World

Posted on February 28, 2021 (October 21, 2021)

Death is a universal process we all share, no matter where we live, what our religion is, or what cultural […]

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What Happens When a Death Occurs Far from Home?

Posted on January 31, 2021 (October 21, 2021)

When a loved one dies it’s already a difficult event, but it’s made even more complicated and stressful when the […]

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Posted in Funeral Planning, Latest NewsTagged burial process, death abroad, funeral director

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Say Goodbye to Loved Ones and How We Can Cope

Posted on December 31, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

Gathering as a community is a universal part of our grief process. However, how we hold funeral services for a […]

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged COVID-19, funeral, pandemic, pre-plan

6 Tips to Writing the Perfect Obituary

Posted on November 30, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

“Write what should not be forgotten.” –  Isabel Allende After the death of a loved one, there can be many overwhelming […]

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Posted in Funeral PlanningTagged funeral planning, obituary

Memorial Service Checklist: 11 Things to Consider

Posted on October 31, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

Many people choose to hold memorial services to honor a loved. It’s an opportunity to mourn and say goodbye with […]

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Posted in Funeral Planning, Latest NewsTagged eulogy, funeral service, memorial

8 Things Not to Say to Someone Grieving—and What to Say Instead

Posted on September 30, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

When someone dies, we usually know what to do for those in mourning. We attend the funeral, sit Shiva, bring […]

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Posted in dealing with lossTagged grief, grief support, mourning

Sitting Shiva

Posted on August 31, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

What is Shiva? Shiva is known as the week-long period of mourning following a loved one’s death. The word “Shiva” […]

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Posted in bereavementTagged funeral, mourning, shiva, sitting shiva

7 Ways to Grieve the Loss of a Pet

Posted on July 31, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

Our pet relationships can be some of the strongest bonds we form. Pets offer unconditional love and have a special […]

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Posted in bereavement, dealing with loss, griefTagged grief support, losing a pet, pet grief

What to Expect after a Funeral

Posted on June 30, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

  In many days following a loss, we can discover that the grieving process has no set time frame. However, […]

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Posted in dealing with lossTagged death, funeral, paperwork

9 Ways to Find Comfort in Ritual

Posted on May 30, 2020 (October 21, 2021)

“Today I have a choice. I can think about the past and mourn my losses or I can embrace the […]

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Posted in dealing with loss, griefTagged grief, memorial, mourning, remembrance, ritual, scrapbook

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