Grieving After Suicide: What’s Next?
Losing someone close to suicide can shake you to your core. Although grieving the death of anyone close is challenging, when someone is lost to suicide, the grief can be massive and complex. Even in such difficult situations, there is hope. Here are some things to consider when thinking about…...
Executor of a Loved One’s Will? Here’s a Helpful Checklist
Being asked or appointed executor of a will or estate can, at first, seem overwhelming. The more you understand about the duties involved, however, the more straightforward the tasks involved can be. Here is an explanation and checklist to help make the process more understandable. The Role of the Executor…...
What’s the Difference Between a Death Notice & Obituary?
In this age of viral news and instant social media, it may be difficult to imagine a time when communication was not always so quick and seamless. It was only a few generations ago that the Pony Express was the quickest way to get messages across the country. It, of…...
Above-Ground Burials: What You Need to Know
One of the lesser known burial options available to families is what is known as above-ground burials. These are not a new option. In fact, above-ground burials trace their histories back hundreds and even thousands of years. What exactly are above-ground burials, and how do they differ from in-ground burials?…...
Using AI in Funeral Planning
When AI in the form of ChatGPT first made headlines in 2023, reactions ranged from “Ho hum” to fears of robotic takeovers. The reality, at least so far, is somewhere in between. Furthermore, were you aware that AI-style technology has been accessible for years? If you use Siri, Google, spellcheck,…...
10 Ways To Help Grieving Family and Friends
When someone passes who is close to someone we know, it can cause a bit of amnesia for us. We can forget how to act, what to say, and how to be supportive. Most feel awkward and unsure of what to do. It can make us feel uncomfortable. It is…...
Helping a Child with the Loss of a Parent
One of the most difficult and heart-wrenching tasks an adult can do is help a child through the loss of a parent. There are a lot of variables to consider. You should consider their age and their level of maturity. One also has to factor in how the parent passed…...
A Green Burial: What Is It?
Like most aspects of life, the funeral industry experiences trends. Most recently, there has been a significant growth in the popularity of celebrations of life. These are a bit more casual, upbeat final services as opposed to the traditional dark, solemn services. In recent years, we have also seen an…...
Protecting Passed Loved Ones from Identity Theft
It is a sad commentary that the threat of identity theft doesn’t stop at death. In fact, identity theft is a growing problem for the families of the deceased. There are steps that can be taken, however, to minimize the risk of having the identity of a loved one who…...
How to Grieve the Loss of a Pet Well
Grieving the loss of a pet can be as difficult as dealing with a death of a friend or relative. That’s understandable considering, for many, our pets are part of our family. Our pets are often our confidants, exercise partners, and snuggle buddies. They are loyal, they trust us, and…...
