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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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October 17, 2018Should You Have Video at Funerals? Many families and friends question the use of videos at funerals. While most of us are familiar with tribute videos at funeral services, not everyone is comfortable with the idea of having a videographer record the funeral service. However, recording a funeral is acceptable, and it can be very… View Article
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October 15, 2018Understanding the Many Stages of Grief There’s no doubt everyone experienced grief differently. However, even without noticing, most people go through some stages of grief as they deal with the loss of a loved one. While there is no timeline as to when or how someone enters each of these stages of grief, acknowledging you’re… View Article
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September 11, 2018Best Sympathy Quotes for Passing Writing a sympathy card or sending a note to express your condolences after a passing can be challenging. When there are no words that can possibly express how you feel or bring comfort to those who grieve, finding the right words can be hard. However, showing your sympathy or merely… View Article
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September 4, 2018How to Get Ordained? In the state of Florida, anyone can get ordained. A short application is all it takes to get ordained in Florida. People may get ordained to solemnize weddings, perform funeral and memorial services, and other events. In South Florida, the registration process to get ordained is easy, free, and convenient. However,… View Article
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August 30, 2018Funeral Guest Book Inspiration A thoughtful way to personalize a memorial service is by looking at creative funeral guest book inspiration. Starting from the traditional guest book, all the way to modern funeral guest book styles, personalizing this element is a way to incorporate your loved one’s touch into his/her funeral. Maybe you are pre-planning… View Article
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August 28, 2018Unique Funeral Traditions around the World Every country, village, and little town is unique. So, it is not surprising that there are some incredibly unique funeral traditions around the world. Have you ever wondered what a traditional funeral in China looks like? What about traditions in Bali and Taiwan? This list of unique funeral traditions… View Article
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August 23, 2018Types of Burial Options Choosing the type of burial to memorialize your loved ones or yourself is a profoundly personal decision. Burial options offer a valuable outlet to maintain the memories of your loved ones forever. At The Gardens, we offer several types of burial options to help you and your loved ones find the… View Article
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August 21, 20183 Mausoleum Trends of 2018 For years, mausoleums were inspired by classical styles predominant in the Romans era. But, as with many design styles, trends come and go. Last year, mausoleum trends started to evolve into a more personalized style. After all, mausoleums are an ode to their occupants. More people are opting for private,… View Article
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May 2, 2018Celebrating Mothers Day Mother’s Day is all about love and celebrating the mother figures in our lives. But for some, Mother’s Day is also about coping with the loss of a mother. Celebrating Mother’s Day while still mourning her loss is a tricky situation. You want to be happy for those close to you, but… View Article
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October 20, 2017In this modern age of personalization and standing out from the crowd, having a personalized funeral service has become a much more common celebration of life. Planning a funeral, whether it’s for a loved one or yourself, means a lot of decisions must be made, many of which are difficult and made under a time… View Article
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October 18, 2017DNA Preservation DNA preservation is a new memorial option for many families in the 21st century. It helps loved ones keep the genetic information of their lost loved one available forever. DNA encodes genetic information about every human on earth, including eye color, hair color, height, skin pigmentation and other physical traits. But it also… View Article
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October 2, 2017Keep Memories Alive When a close friend or family member passes away, we deal with huge voids in our lives that represent our lost friend. While friends will certainly be there to try to help you get through such a difficult time, it’s also understood that as time passes, everyone will go back to their… View Article
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