Types of Grief: The 16 Ways People Grieve
Will I ever feel “normal” again? There are many different types of grief recognized by professionals. At some point in all of our lives, we will go through at least one of them.
Sorry for Your Loss: 10 Alternative (and Better) Things to Say
“I am sorry for your loss.” Sometimes this can be such an empty refrain. At some point in our lives, we will all have to offer our condolences to someone. And just what will you say? The same old thing? Or something a little different, with more meaning? Something that is a little more personal …
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Death Announcements: Examples, Tips, How to Write & Post
What do you need to know about death announcements? Today, we’ll be exploring these questions and more: What is a death announcement? Is an announcement of death necessary? What is the difference between a death announcement and an obituary? … between a death announcement and a death notice? What is the appropriate way to inform …
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Prepaid Funeral Plans (An Insider’s Guide)
Let’s talk about prepaid funeral plans. I have been in the funeral industry for thirteen years and I’ve been selling pre-arrangement policies for much of that time. Often families think that their loved one has taken care of everything, when in fact, nothing has been. Perhaps their loved one just happened to see me on …