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On Writing A Veteran's Eulogy
When a loved one passes away, it is important for a close family member or friend to write a eulogy for them. When a veteran passes, there are additional aspects to consider mentioning in your spee...
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Monday, July 24, 2023
Taking On Responsibility After a Loss
When a loved one passes away, the turmoil and chaos of the next few weeks can be hard for most people to handle. Grieving families get together to grieve while attempting to handle the arrangements...
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Monday, July 17, 2023
Finding Your Place After Losing a Loved One
After losing a close loved one, it can be hard to adjust to life without them. Especially if you lost a close family member, dear friend, roommate, or partner. What does your daily life look like w...
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
On Visiting a Dying Friend
When a close friend or family member is dying, many people feel conflicted about going to visit them. On one hand, it can be a good idea to go and show your support, or to say goodbye. On the other...
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Monday, July 10, 2023
Cooking And Grief
Cooking is often a way to share cultures, support each other, and provide for each other. While we might not always think about it in this context, it is a way that we care for others. Food and fel...
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
The 5 Purposes of a Funeral
Funerals and memorial ceremonies have existed throughout human history and for good reason. They help us navigate the first few steps of the grieving process, and help us find closure in the loss o...
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Monday, July 3, 2023
Stigmas and Seeking Help When Grieving
Grief is a natural way that we process loss and hardships. Grief can come from the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, major life changes, or any other source. Unfor...
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Monday, June 26, 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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