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Why You Should Consider Cremation
Cremation is a topic that many people may find uncomfortable or difficult to discuss. For a long time, it was not accepted by many major religions, most notably Catholicism. However, it is an impor...
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Leaving Your Digital Assets Behind in 2023
The internet has evolved in many ways since the advent of the smartphone. And more people use social media and other websites to express themselves daily. Many elderly individuals have learned how ...
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Essential Coping Tools When Dealing With Loss
After the loss of a loved one, you may feel like your whole life is turned upside down. And after dealing with funeral arrangements and families coming in from out of town, it can be hard to pick u...
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Monday, October 16, 2023
Supporting a Bereaved Coworker
When a coworker has a death in the family, it can be important to support them during their difficult time. There is no clear-cut or easy way to help someone who is grieving. But lending a supporti...
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Processing Anger in Grief
Anger is the second stage of grief, and it is often one of the hardest to deal with. Anger can be a raw emotion, and it is easy to be overwhelmed during your grief. This article will discuss how an...
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Monday, October 9, 2023
What Does My Religion Say About Cremation?
Cremation is rapidly becoming more and more popular in America, with a projected over 54% of Americans opting to cremate in 2020. If you or a loved one are considering choosing cremation for your e...
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Monday, October 2, 2023
Reasons You May Want to Contest A Will
After your loved one passes, their Will will be presented, if they have one. It is possible that you have some issues with how your loved one has divided their estate. Generally, an individual shou...
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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Interfaith Services at a Wake
New York is a melting pot of different cultures, backgrounds, and religions. For various reasons, some families opt to go with an interfaith ceremony during their wake. This is common with people w...
What Does a Funeral Director Do?
After a loved one passes and you choose a funeral home, your family sits down with a funeral director. It is the funeral director’s job to help coordinate the many aspects of your loved one’s servi...
What to do With Your Loved One's Ashes
After your loved one is cremated, there may be a question of what to do with the remains. There are a number of options available to you and your family. In this article, we will explore options fo...
Burial Plots - What to Consider When Buying
Buying a burial plot is an important part of planning for your final wishes. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding to purchase a plot, or plots, in a cemetery. This article will e...
Is Grief Actually Good for You?
Grief can feel as though a great weight rests on our shoulders. Grieving can be a challenging experience. Although grief is brought upon us by loss and sorrow, is it a bad thing? Grief is an emotio...
Senior Isolation After a Spouse Passes
After the loss of an elderly loved one, their spouse can be left feeling isolated and depressed. After spending a long life with a loving partner, losing a spouse can be like losing a part of onese...
The Difference Between Grief and Mourning
When someone loses a loved one, the words “grief” and “mourning” are often used to describe their experiences. But what are the differences between the two? In this article, we will discuss grief, ...
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