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Keeping the Peace: Six Good Ideas for Dividing Your Loved One’s Possessions
Combining grief, stress, and treasured heirlooms can be a challenge for families. That’s why the loss of a loved one sometimes tests the bonds of even the closest families.
People do unusual thin...
Monday, August 10, 2020
Dealing with Loss: Avoid Making Major Decisions While You’re Grieving
When a loss occurs, many decisions must be made. There are choices about funerals, memorial services, burial, cremation, logistics relating to funeral services, and many others. While we may be abl...
Monday, July 27, 2020
Essential Tips for Helping Your Child Deal with Loss
Children, like adults, need time to grieve the loss of a loved one. One of the most important things you can do during this time is to let them know you're available to listen and provide reassuran...
Saturday, July 18, 2020
How Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Families Navigate Eldercare Challenges
Dealing with the needs of elderly parents can be challenging at best. In addition to the stress and emotion involved, tending to the many facets of their lives is often complicated and frustra...
Friday, July 17, 2020
Understanding the Symbolism of the Most Popular Funeral Flowers
Before you tell the florist to “put something nice together” for a sympathy arrangement, give some thought to the message it’s sending. Ideally, the arrangement should reflect the life of the perso...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Dealing with a COVID-19 Loss: What Not to Say to the Bereaved
Even in the best of times, it is difficult to know how to help someone grieve. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, consoling a friend who has lost a loved one to the virus requires extra care and...
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Follow These Tips to Safely Express Your Sympathy During COVID-19
When someone passes away, we are accustomed to gathering with family and friends to share our sympathies with the bereaved. This traditional, supportive gesture represents an important part of the ...
Sunday, May 24, 2020
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Seven Essential Tips for Managing Family Conflict after
When managing family conflict after loss, it's important to approach these moments with patience and empathy.
Disagreements among family members are common following the passing of a loved one. He...
Seven Tips for Creating a Meaningful Autumn Memorial Service
By embracing the essence of fall, an autumn memorial service can create a comforting space for healing.
Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration for funeral services. The fall season, in partic...
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get the Facts and Help Save Lives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a call to action for education, prevention, and support.
Every October, Americans recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign that promotes breast...
Funeral Directors: What They Do and How They Help During Difficult Times
Most of us are unaware of the invaluable services funeral directors provide, bridging the gap between sorrow and healing.
The role of the funeral director may seem simple, but its complex and mult...
Choosing a Funeral Celebrant? Here are Five Important Things to Know.
If you are responsible for choosing a funeral celebrant, seek someone who can provide a comforting presence and navigate the complexities of organizing a meaningful service.
Selecting the individu...
It’s Healthy Aging Month: Eight Practical Ways to Boost Your Wellbeing
This Healthy Aging Month, discover how simple lifestyle changes can unlock the door to a more fulfilling life as you age.
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote ways for people to sta...
Seven Common Misconceptions about Hospice Care Explained
Misconceptions about hospice care often stem from a lack of accurate information and awareness.
The many inaccuracies surrounding hospice care create unnecessary fear and reluctance at a challengi...
