Obituaries have traditionally been used by families to let the community know about their loved one’s passing. An obituary recognizes the impact that person had on their community, their ties to the community, and the family members that are left behind. It also informs anyone who might want to attend the funeral of the schedules … Read more
Funerals and end-of-life traditions are an essential part of saying goodbye to those who have passed, creating a final moment of memory and peace that draws us together in our love for those who have gone before us. We in the United States tend to celebrate the passing of our loved ones with memorial services … Read more
Difficult Conversations with Deep Significance Part of truly loving someone is the hopes and dreams that we have of a life with them, always looking towards the future. But as time marches on, one of the realities we must face is that, while we would love to live together side-by-side with our spouse forever, there … Read more
Going Back to Our Lives While Grieving It’s a common misconception that our lives go back to normal after the funeral of a friend or loved one, and that we have completed the grieving process once we leave the memorial service. While the memorial service is an essential part of closure and community, grieving can … Read more
Dealing with the Loss of a Grandparent as a Child The loss of a grandparent can be particularly hard for young children, especially ones that might be too young to really grasp what has happened. In addition to being a difficult time of loss for you, the whole funeral process can be both overwhelming and … Read more
Given the events of the last two years, it has not always been possible for everyone to attend a memorial service that would have liked to. Whether for geographical, logistical, or health reasons, family members and friends haven’t always been able to be on-site to help mourn the loss of a loved one, which is … Read more
Keeping a Proactive Mindset Funeral pre-planning is a beautiful gift of preparation and anticipation, both for yourself and for your friends and family. It means that one of the most difficult aspects of saying goodbye has already been taken care of. One of the keys to successful and impactful funeral planning is to keep a … Read more
There are important differences to understand between pre-paid funerals and life insurance. Make no mistake. Life insurance is important. Should you die suddenly and unexpectedly, a life insurance policy could save your survivors from all kinds of financial hardships such as mortgage payments, car payments, living expenses, and even your funeral. So, you might think, … Read more
Grief is often a lonely experience. Those grieving a loss often withdraw because they do not want to impose on others. As a friend or family member of a person stricken with grief, it is normal to have the desire to help, but also challenged about how to be helpful. Here are 5 ways you … Read more
Have you ever thought about your carbon footprint after you are gone? Many people strive to make choices that reduce the impact their life has on the environment. These choices include being mindful about energy use, water conservation, dietary choices, and reusable or recyclable packaging. Here are 5 ways you can make your funeral more … Read more