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Grief affects everyone. At some point in your lifetime you will experience grief, whether it is the death of a loved one or a pet, a breakup, or a dream that has fallen through. Are you experiencing the physical effects of grief? Or have you ever wondered what happens to your body during this most …
2023 is a new year – a new date on the calendar, for sure, but also a time for mental renewal and reorientation. Yet the new year dawns with more uncertainties and difficulties than ever. The economy is all over the place, inflation is hitting everyone, and the picks for dictionary “Word of the Year” …
2023 Funeral Trends: Helping People in Difficult Times Read More »
Sometimes a card just isn’t enough, and a well thought-out gift is a must. But when someone you know and love is struggling with grief, it can be hard to know what to reach for. Flowers? Seems too obvious and generic. A gift card? Not very personal. That’s precisely why we’ve compiled this list of …
30 Best Sympathy Gifts For Someone Who Lost A Parent Read More »
Nobody likes to think about death and dying — especially when it’s about yourself. But, let’s face it, unless the rapture comes in your lifetime, you will eventually breathe your last. Being in the death industry as a funeral director/embalmer and pre-need counselor for over 16 years, I truly believe that planning your arrangements in …
Pet cremation is becoming the go-to choice when a beloved pet passes. After all, most pets are part of the family, and we want to treat them that way even in death. As this service becomes more popular, it also becomes more affordable to the “average” person. Many funeral homes offer pet cremation, though they …
Pet Cremation Costs: What to Expect & How to Save Read More »
Losing a daughter — no matter their age — is one of the worst pains imaginable. And yet, very sadly, it does still happen. When this type of pain is experienced by your friend or loved one, it’s so difficult not knowing what to say to help ease their burden. Or perhaps you are experiencing …
101 Loss of Daughter Quotes for Remembrance & Comfort Read More »
Have you ever wondered how people in other cultures respond to, observe, and honor the death of someone dear to them? Because we definitely have. Death rituals are important facets of any culture, and thus are worthy of note. From preparations made long before they pass to ‘celebrations’ that last for literal decades… Each culture …
12 Unusually Interesting Death Rituals Around the World Read More »
Let’s talk about Christmas memorial gifts and how to give them in a sensitive, caring way. It’s the holiday season, and someone close to you has lost a loved one. The natural tendency, for many of us, is to emit some generic phrases of condolence, then avoid the topic altogether. Don’t do this.
Finding ways to comfort someone who is experiencing a loss can be difficult. Knowing what to do or say even more so. A well written sympathy card or letter is always a good and appropriate idea, but you may want to offer them something… more. That’s when bereavement gifts become a fitting choice. While a …
65 Best Bereavement Gifts to Show Your Love & Support Read More »
There can be no greater pain than the loss of a child. No parent should have to go through it, yet it happens every day. Someone, somewhere is saying a final goodbye to their child Just a few words of advice from a funeral director, please don’t say, “I know how you feel.” Because you …
60 Comforting Sympathy Messages for Loss of a Child Read More »