Whether we like it or not, we live in the world of social media. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have become major methods of communication across generations and cultures. It is only natural, then, that social media is now involved in...
When someone we love is grieving it’s hard to know how to comfort them or what to say. Our hearts break as we watch them grieve and yet we’re often at a loss as to what we should do to provide comfort. We want to help but we’re scared we’ll say or do the wrong thing...
While we all inevitably face losing a loved one at some point in our lives, how we mourn or celebrate that individual varies from person to person, as well as from religion to religion. Here are some common religions and their beliefs regarding mourning or celebrating...
As adults, we find the grief process overwhelming, and often feel like we are sinking and will never be able to come up for air. In the midst of that, you now need to tell a child that someone they love has died. A gut wrenching thought, but one that cannot be...
Death is inevitable and, unfortunately, so are the costs associated with it. In fact, the costs of dying are increasing at even a greater rate than the costs of living. Costs Related to Funeral or Cremation Many people are shocked when they start looking into the...
A Step by Step Guide You and your belief system, desires, relationship to the deceased, and the wishes of the deceased determine the process of planning a funeral. Unfortunately, costs are a factor for many individuals as well. To help you through the process here...
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is extremely difficult, compounded by the number of tasks that need to be completed. To help you in your time of mourning, here is a step-by-step guide to how to write an obituary. Step 1: Death Announcement This contains the...
Losing a loved one, whether expected or unexpected, is a difficult time. Unfortunately, actions need to be taken and responsibilities looked after, whether you are the executor of the estate, family or a close friend asked to assist at this time. To help you during...
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