09 Apr 15 Ways to Prepare Family and Friends for Your Death
Knowing your time on this Earth is coming to an end is a hard reality to grasp. But helping your family and loved ones accept and anticipate your passing in...
28 Feb 5 Unique Death Rituals from Around the World
Death is a universal process we all share, no matter where we live, what our religion is, or what cultural traditions we follow. Here are five unique ways cultures from...
31 Jan What Happens When a Death Occurs Far from Home?
When a loved one dies it’s already a difficult event, but it’s made even more complicated and stressful when the death takes place far from home. Knowing what to do...
31 Dec How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Say Goodbye to Loved Ones and How We Can Cope
Gathering as a community is a universal part of our grief process. However, how we hold funeral services for a loved one has changed dramatically this year. Families are being...
30 Nov 6 Tips to Writing the Perfect Obituary
“Write what should not be forgotten.” – Isabel Allende After the death of a loved one, there can be many overwhelming decisions to be made in the midst of our grief. One...
31 Oct Memorial Service Checklist: 11 Things to Consider
Many people choose to hold memorial services to honor a loved. It’s an opportunity to mourn and say goodbye with the support of family and friends. A memorial service offers flexibility...
30 Sep 8 Things Not to Say to Someone Grieving—and What to Say Instead
When someone dies, we usually know what to do for those in mourning. We attend the funeral, sit Shiva, bring food for the family, and send bereavement cards. The hard...
31 Aug Sitting Shiva
What is Shiva? Shiva is known as the week-long period of mourning following a loved one’s death. The word “Shiva” literally means “seven”, representing the seven-day mourning period by the family...
31 Jul 7 Ways to Grieve the Loss of a Pet
Our pet relationships can be some of the strongest bonds we form. Pets offer unconditional love and have a special way of cheering us up on sad days, and this...
30 Jun What to Expect after a Funeral
In many days following a loss, we can discover that the grieving process has no set time frame. However, after the funeral service, there are many legal, financial, and social...