Powerful Memoirs & Books About Overcoming Grief
While everyone experiences grief in their own unique way, that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from the experiences of others. That is why support groups and group therapy can be so beneficial. The challenge is, of course, that every situation surrounding death can be so different. Losing an aging, ill…...
Five Memorable Obituaries
On some level, most of us would either love to write a perfect obituary for someone or have a great obituary written about them. A well-crafted obituary tells a story and provides greater insight into the person who has passed away. It has pertinent details and dates, but it can…...
5 Unique Burial Rituals
One of the ways funerals and final services have evolved through the years is that they have become more individualized and customized. The reality is, unique burial rituals have been around for generations. Here is a look at 5 such unique burial rituals: Water Water is an important part of…...
Ways to Mourn the Death of a Spouse Well
One of the most devastating losses a person can experience is the death of a spouse. Whether the marriage was for a relatively short period or a lifetime, a spouse is bound to us by love, experiences, and even the shared difficult times we experience. But like all deaths, we…...
Tips to Use Social Media to Announce Death of a Loved One
There was a time when news of the death of someone, even of note, traveled slowly. In smaller towns, obituaries and death notices were often posted in the window of a local business. Newspapers were local and it could take days, weeks, or even longer for news of a death…...
How to Talk to a Loved One with Terminal Illness
Life can be full of challenging and uncomfortable situations. Few perhaps are more challenging than finding out someone you love or care about has a terminal illness. What do you say? How do you act? How can you help? If you find out that someone you know is terminally ill,…...
How to Plan a Funeral Reception
A funeral reception has long been accepted as a way in which family and friends can get together to support each other through the loss of a loved one. It tends to be a way to decompress after a very stressful time and a signal that it may be time…...
How to Cope After the Loss of a Pet
It has been repeatedly said that for many, pets are like members of the family. Perhaps this is most apparent when coping with the death of a dog or cat. Whether it happens suddenly or accidentally, or after a lengthy illness, the loss of a pet can be emotionally draining.…...
What to Know About Estate Planning
For some, “estate planning” means sitting in an attorney’s office for hours going through complex legal issues. Others view it simply as preparing a will. The reality is it includes a financial accounting of your assets and what you would like to see happen to them upon your death. This…...
Guide to Choosing a Meaningful Headstone
Perhaps nothing is more physically permanent in this world than a headstone. Previously known as a grave marker or a gravestone, they serve to identify the final resting place of the remains of the deceased. A trip through any of your local cemeteries will demonstrate just how wide and varied…...
