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The Top 10 Books On Grief After the loss of a loved one, everyone experiences grief differently. However, grief extends beyond the person who suffered the loss. Those close to the person in mourning also feel the effects of grief, and are often at a loss when it comes to guidance or advice on what... View Article
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April 29, 2019The History of Funerary Art Funerary art is a cultural practice that dates back to ancient civilizations. More than art, these are monuments to celebrate and memorialize the dead. Funerary art may serve as an article the dead can use in the afterlife, an item to celebrate their accomplishments, or in some cases, funerary art… View Article
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April 26, 2019Steps to Write a Will Writing a will is something everyone knows they need, yet no one knows how to start or how to write a will. In fact, according to an AARP survey, 2 out of 5 Americans over the age of 45 do not have a will. However, writing a will is a… View Article
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April 25, 2019Do Women Live Longer than Men? Today, women everywhere are living longer than men. However, that wasn’t always the case. In the 19th century, women didn’t live longer than men – so what’s changed? While the evidence is limited, scientists know that combinations of behavioral, biological, and environmental factors contribute to the fact that women… View Article
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April 18, 2019How Do You Cope with Imminent Death? Living while facing your death is a complicated time. Still, you have the opportunity to cherish a delicate, yet precious time in your life. Your choices and wishes will affect your quality of life from now on, and it will have a direct effect on those close to… View Article
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April 17, 2019Understanding the Stages of Grief Better: Denial After a loved one dies, we are immediately tossed into a swirl of overwhelming emotions we cannot manage or explain. To some, these different emotions and symptoms are known as the stages of grief. However, even though most people experience the stages of grief differently, most of them… View Article
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April 15, 2019Peaceful Burial Locations Most people are not thinking about where they would want to be buried. But, taking a few minutes to consider where their final resting place should be as part of their pre-planning arrangements is imperative. These cemeteries offer authentic, beautiful, and peaceful burial locations across the United States. For years, their gorgeous… View Article
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April 15, 2019How to Help Someone In Denial? When a loved one dies, it is natural to feel lost and in denial of what just happened. For many of us, losing a loved one seems surreal, and accepting their deaths may take time. However, when grief and denial take over, life can start to feel hopeless. If… View Article
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April 10, 2019Is it Legal to Scatter Ashes? After losing a loved one, family members and friends often look for thoughtful ways to memorialize the deceased. Usually, a funeral and a memorial service follow the death of a loved one. However, more families are choosing cremation as part of their funeral and burial arrangements. To do so,… View Article
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April 8, 201915 Best Condolence Quotes Finding the perfect words to express your condolences and hopefully bring some comfort to those grieving can be difficult. However, sending a sympathy or condolence note letting the family know that they can count on you during this challenging time is a valuable and thoughtful gesture that speaks more than a… View Article
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April 5, 2019How to Talk to Friends about Pre-planning Funerals Starting the legacy conversation and discussing pre-planning funerals with friends and family members is never easy. Perhaps one of the most unpleasant conversations one can have with a loved one is about death. However, talking to friends about pre-planning funeral arrangements is possibly the best gift a… View Article
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April 4, 2019What to Wear to a Celebration of Life When someone dies, we need an opportunity to say goodbye, to honor their loves, and to celebrate the legacy they left behind. However, on many occasions, families want to hold a memorial service or a celebration of life ceremony instead of a traditional funeral. The rise of… View Article
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April 3, 2019Retirement Plan Checklist It is never too early, nor too late, to start your retirement plan. However, most people don’t know exactly what goes into a retirement plan, let alone how much money they will need for retirement. Creating a retirement plan is something everyone needs to do to be prepared for the unexpected. At… View Article
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