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Understanding the Stages of Grief
Almost three decades ago a book titled “On Death and Dying” by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross made mention of the concept of- “5 Stages of Grief”. Ever since many people use this as a standard guideline to ...
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
What Do Funeral Directors Do For A Family?
One of the first calls you will need to make when a loved one is about to pass on is to call a funeral director. Funeral directors may run a funeral home or be part of organizations that provi...
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Personalizing A Funeral With Unique Song Selections
People have started to move away from very formal and structured funeral services. They want something comfortable and intimate as that can help with the grieving process. Music is a wonderful and ...
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
How to Deal With Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One
The loss of a loved one and grief can affect different people in different ways. There's no timeline or strict pattern when it comes to grieving so you can't expect to recover from it within a year...
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Online Grief Support Resources
It’s never easy to deal with grief, especially when the grief is associated with the death of a close loved one. Different people react differently to grief so some are able to overcome it quickly ...
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Is it Important to Have a Public Viewing Before a Funeral?
Funeral planning can be a complicated process and family members are often forced to make difficult decisions that other people might not agree with. This is never an easy task and most family memb...
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Preplanning – The Time is Now
No one can plan for the time that they die. It is often the family left behind that has to make those hard decisions about what you would have wanted for your funeral. However, with preplanning, yo...
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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Does the Ontario Government Help with Funeral Costs? Exploring State Assistance and Financial Support
Losing a loved one is emotionally challenging, and the financial implications of funeral expenses can exacerbate this stress for grieving families. In Ontario, funeral costs can be substantial, pro...
What is the Most Expensive Part of a Funeral?
To explore the intricacies of funeral expenses and provide a comprehensive guide for families facing these decisions during a sensitive time, it's essential to delve deeper into the cost breakdown ...
Do I Have to Use a Burial Vault for Burial?
When planning a burial, many decisions need to be made, and one of the more common questions is whether or not to use a burial vault. This decision can impact both the cost and the logistics of a f...
Can I Have a Gathering/Visitation Without a Ceremony/Service?
In times of loss, grief can feel overwhelming, and navigating the process of saying goodbye can be challenging. Traditionally, gatherings and visitations have been accompanied by ceremonies or serv...
Visiting a Dying Loved One and Dealing with the Grief
Visiting a dying loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face. It’s a time filled with emotional turbulence, as we grapple with the imminent loss and the grief that accompanies it. ...
Navigating the Digital Beyond: Preparing for Life After Death in the Digital Age
In today's interconnected world, our digital footprints outlive us, painting a vivid portrait of our lives through social media, emails, and online accounts. As we blend the digital realm into our ...
The Unyielding Pillar: Ethics in Funeral Service
In the tapestry of human existence, few professions carry the weight of solemnity and responsibility quite like that of funeral service. As the custodians of final farewells, funeral directors stan...