What you need to know about funerals, cremation, grief, & more
We will all suffer grief, but we don’t need to go through it alone. There are many options for finding help and support. Once you know the specific type of grief counseling you want or need, your web browser is a great starting point. You can type in your search bar, “grief counseling near me.” …
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A “death knell.” When was the last time you heard that phrase? Or what about a “funeral toll”? You may have heard either or both sayings your whole life, but never gave it any thought. What is it? What does it mean? There is something so ominous about it. Read on to find out why …
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Perhaps you’ve seen, on a funeral notice or announcement, something like, “In lieu of flowers, the family requests that…” Sometimes it seems like funerals have their own code or language. What do people mean by this phrase? Does it mean don’t send flowers… at all? Learn about when and how to follow the family’s wishes …
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Taphophilia. It sounds weird, like some sort of condition. (Maybe it is….) What is a taphophile? And why are some people drawn to cemeteries? Let’s find out.
Today we’re going to talk about exaggerated grief. What is it? Are there specific symptoms or warning signs? What do you need to know about it? Grief is a global emotion. Everyone will suffer from it, but it affects everyone differently. Sadness, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness are all part of grief. But how do …
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How do you tell a child that a loved one has died? When a loved one passes, handling grief can be difficult enough for us grown-ups, and talking to children about death can be more difficult still. Yet children too must grieve, and helping a child through the loss of a loved one – be …
Children grieve too. It just looks different from how adults grieve. Grief affects children just like it does everyone. It is healthy for a child to mourn a death, be sad, and work through the grieving process. Read on to find out how you can help your child or someone else’s child on this challenging …
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Grief hits hard. Really hard. So much so that emotional distortions can happen. This is known as distorted grief.
Grief journaling offers an elementary yet surprisingly helpful way to cope with your bereavement. All you need to do is grab a pen and paper and start writing.
What are the 12 stages of the grieving process? I thought there were just 5 stages of grief. Now there’s twelve?!? If this sounds overwhelming and depressing, keep reading. The “stages of grief” are models designed to help you understand and work through grief in a healthy way. So with a bit of understanding, I …
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