How to Plan Your Own Funeral (for Peace of Mind)
Planning your own funeral is not something most people like to think about. All too often, we don’t want to talk about the subject of death, much less actually plan it out.
Disenfranchised Grief: How Unvalidated Grief Stays Hidden
Disenfranchised grief refers to any grief that goes unnoticed or unacknowledged by your family and friends, or by society at large. This type of grief also sometimes known as hidden grief or hidden sorrow. Perhaps you feel like no one understands your grief or what you are going through. Or perhaps others think that you …
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What Are the 5 Stages of Grief? (& How They Can Help)
The 5 stages of grief provides an easy-to-remember blueprint that helps us understand the grieving process.
50 of the World’s Most Beautiful Ceramic Urns
Ceramic urns are some of the most delicately beautiful cremation memorials in which to inurn your loved one’s remains. If you are interested in a ceramic cremation urn, here are fifty of the world’s most beautiful.
Containers for Ashes After Cremation: What You Need to Know
What do you call the container for ashes after cremation? Do you even need one? Is an urn container the same thing as a cremation container? If you’re new to this whole cremation / urn / ashes / cremains thing, read on. We’ll explain what you need to know.
Virtual Funerals: 10 Safe Memorial Ideas for COVID-19
Virtual funerals. Memorial services on Zoom. Life celebrations on Facebook. Funerals by invite only. Staying apart rather than gathering together because we love those we love. How do you create a safe memorial service in the time of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know about virtual funerals and how to plan a Zoom funeral …
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Best Funeral Program Samples: 3 Outlines; 4 Free Templates
Looking for some funeral program samples? If you’re wondering what a typical funeral program should look like, you’re not alone. The best way to figure out your own outline is to check out samples of what others have done. Here are some standard funeral program samples, outlines, and templates – including free and premium options.
10 Best Memorial Gifts for Loss of Son (+Etiquette Tips)
Let’s take a look at some of the best and most meaningful memorial gifts for the loss of a son. At the end we’ll include some guidance on etiquette when giving your gift to someone who is grieving.
Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Your Grief Is Real. Now What?
How do you grieve the loss of a pet? After all, pets are part of our family. The relationship you have with your pet is different from your human relationships, to be sure. But it’s just as real. That’s because we love our pets. We go to pet-friendly grocery stores, shopping centers, and parks. Buy …
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10 Best Memorial Gifts for Loss of Daughter (+Etiquette Tips)
Today we’ll be sharing with you 10 keepsake memorial gifts for the loss of a beloved daughter. Understandably, there are no words comforting enough for a loved one who is dealing with the pain of losing a child. Sometimes the only thing you can do to provide a little bit of peace is to offer …
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