Choosing the Right Funeral Service: 10 Steps to Help You Get it Right
Posted on December 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Who gets to decide what is included in a funeral service? Each state has laws that govern who has control over the body of a person who has died. In most states if the individual was married, the spouse will be responsible for taking care of the disposition (what happens to the body) and funeral […]
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It’s a Funeral … Go Ahead and CRY
Posted on December 8, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Should Americans get more comfortable with tears? When it comes to funerals Americans can sometimes feel uncomfortable both shedding tears or observing their flow from a fellow mourner. Perhaps you have attended a funeral and noticed those who need to weep often leave the room? They retire to the restroom or go outside for a […]
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Planning a Funeral for Someone in Hospice Care
Posted on September 1, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Having a family member in hospice care is not easy. There is no denying death is near. Sometimes the care is difficult, especially when the illness is painful. Life is coming to an end. Sometimes the funeral is something that the person who is dying wants to talk about. They open the discussion. They […]
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Memorializing an Avid Gardener
Posted on August 4, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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When a life ends, we remember. We remember the love, the bonds, and the passions of the person who died. A well put-together funeral that honors the life, faith, and relationships of the deceased is the first foothold on the path of healing for survivors. Funerals that reflect a person’s interests can be powerful. […]
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Why Children Should Be Included in a Funeral.
Posted on July 7, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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When a child falls and scuffs a knee, we kiss the boo-boo. A boo-boo kiss doesn’t really make the injury “all better” but, it is an important first step. It acknowledges the injury. The child is comforted that an adult is in charge. They know they are not alone. The hurt knee might need stitches, or […]
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