For families dealing with an aging loved one, it can be difficult to imagine a time when they are no longer with their loved ones. Therefore, they may avoid discussions related to planning for a funeral or memorial service. Thus, … Continued
The loss of a loved one can be a difficult time to make critical decisions. You want to represent the wishes of your loved one and properly celebrate their life. Hopefully your loved one left you with their wishes, so … Continued
When you lose a family member, planning their final memorial services can be overwhelming. After all, you are dealing with your grief on top of having to handle their final arrangements and the costs associated with a funeral service. However, … Continued
We talked about the different types of pet cremation urns in a previous post. There are keepsake urns, fossil urns, picture urns, companion urns, and biodegradable urns. With so many options to choose from, you may be wondering if there … Continued
Grief is something we all must deal with at some point in our lives. For families with children, funeral services and the mourning process can be difficult to navigate. Being aware of your child’s maturity and grasp of what death … Continued
Sadly, around 7,452 people die each day in the U.S. Although this unhappy stat is an unfortunate fact of life, it does not make the cold rationale any more comfortable for the grievers left behind. If you have just experienced … Continued
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is rarely easy or simple. It can be hard for people to get through it alone, especially if they’ve never experienced loss before. You shouldn’t feel like you have to work through … Continued
When we lose a loved one suddenly, it’s devastating. It can take a lot out of us and then having to plan for their final goodbye is difficult. However, if you’re living with a terminal illness or caring for someone … Continued
The natural response to the death of a loved one is grief. According to Mary Martineau, LCSW, MSW, “we must move through grief, not by ‘getting over it’ or ‘moving on’ but by experiencing it wholly, which takes time.” As … Continued
Whether you’ve recently lost a loved one or are planning for your own service in the future, one of the most important choices you’ll need to make is what happens to the remains. Though traditional burials are always an excellent … Continued