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A Personal Journey: What to Expect In the Final Days of Life
Many people wonder if they will recognize that a loved one is dying.
Each person’s journey to death is unique and nothing is set in stone. Some people fade quickly while others experience a gradu...
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Sunday, February 10, 2019
Writing a Memorable Eulogy: How to Capture the Essence of a Life in Words
Funerals are a difficult time for everyone, but they can be especially challenging for friends or relatives who have been asked to deliver a eulogy.
In essence, the eulogy serves as a personal tr...
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
How to Talk with Your Loved Ones about Their Final Wishes
The end of life can be a traumatic time filled with difficult decisions.
How does your loved one want to be cared for? What are their preferences for care if they become incapacitated? Where do t...
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Friday, January 18, 2019
Busting the Myths: What Hospice Does and Doesn’t Do
Knowing what hospice care offers can help you make better decisions down the road. While many doctors fail to mention hospice services to patients in the final stages of their lives, millions of fa...
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Monday, January 7, 2019
Scamming the Bereaved: It’s More Common Than You Think
For many of us, discussing death is off limits. As a result, a loved one’s finances and final wishes may only be revealed after his or her passing.
Sadly, there are con artists who focus on sca...
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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Make Sure Estate Planning and Funeral Planning Are Among Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s once again the time to start thinking about those new year’s resolutions. While most resolutions tend to focus on self-improvement, we‘re suggesting a more practical idea that’s actually achie...
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Sunday, December 23, 2018
Coping with Grief: Create a Joyful Holiday by Adding Fun New Traditions
When you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, the same holiday traditions that once brought joy can serve as difficult reminders. Whether your loss was very recent or some time ago, the holidays ar...
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Previous Posts
Helpful Tips for Hosting a Memorable Repast
There are so many decisions to make as you plan the homegoing celebration for a loved one.
Aside from the many details of the funeral or memorial service itself, it’s also customary (but not requ...
When Thanksgiving Feels Empty: Handling Loss and Grief at the Holidays
Thanksgiving can feel particularly harsh to those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Memories of happier holidays surface, and at this annual time of giving thanks, it may seem hard to...
A Final Salute: Funeral Arrangements to Honor Veterans
Our military veterans have made tremendous sacrifices for our country and deserve to be honored, especially during their funeral services. A military service offers an important way to pay respects...
How to Help Children Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
Losing a loved one is never easy. It’s a time filled with sadness, emotional turmoil, and change. For adults and children alike, grieving is an important part of accepting the loss of a loved one, ...
What to Look for When Choosing a Funeral Home
Funerals are probably the most-neglected major life event we face. While there’s never a good time for it, researching and choosing a funeral home when you don’t need one is the best way to go. Tha...
Here’s Why You Should Plan Your Funeral Now
Talking about death forces us to face our own mortality. That can feel foreboding and it tends to make us uncomfortable. But since death is inevitable for everyone, funeral planning in advance just...
The Physical Effects of Grief & How to Deal with Them
“Grief is love.” – David Kessler
If you've recently experienced the passing of a loved one, you're well aware of the impact grief has on your quality of life.
There’s simply no way to anticipate...
