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Visiting a Terminally Ill Loved One: How to Handle this Difficult but Important Act of Love

Watching once-vibrant friends or family members decline due to age or illness is never easy. If you have a terminally ill loved one in your life, it can be difficult to know how to act in their p...
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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Choosing Meaningful Funeral Readings is a Snap with These Five Tips

Funeral readings provide a wonderful opportunity to remember a departed loved one. They are meant to bring comfort to the grieving while celebrating the life of the one who passed on. Scripture, ...
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Friday, September 17, 2021

Simplify Your Life with These Clever Senior-Friendly Downsizing Tips

Downsizing in your golden years comes with many benefits. Lower energy bills, less cleaning and maintenance, more time for fun, and possibly even moving closer to loved ones. It’s a wonderful way...
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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Hosting a Memorable Repast: Answer These Six Questions to Create a Loving, Remarkable Event

Saying the final goodbye to a departed loved one is undeniably difficult. On top of all of the emotions involved, many details must be attended to and the planning can seem burdensome. Fortunately...
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Saturday, August 14, 2021

Headstone Etiquette: Yes, Grave Markers Come with Some Important Rules

Most people are familiar with headstones to some degree. While you may not have purchased one, you have probably seen these grave markers in cemeteries and other burial places. However, you may be...
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Seven Keys to Writing a Headstone Inscription that Honors Your Loved One

A headstone is an expensive, permanent, and important monument so it’s essential that you get it right. Once you’ve chosen the grave marker, it’s time to think about the words you want to inscribe...
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Friday, August 6, 2021

Extending Condolences: Eight Tips for Sharing Your Heartfelt Sympathies

Most people find it hard to put their deepest sympathies into words. Whether you are posting to a funeral home’s online sympathy board or sending condolences by mail, knowing what to say and how ...
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Sunday, July 25, 2021

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