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Recommended Reading Selections For Funeral Services
There are a lot of choices to be made when deciding what reading selections to use during a funeral service. Many of us spend a lot of time trying to find the perfect things to say, but we’ve decid...
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
The Advantages of Working With a Family-Owned Funeral Home
Choosing the right funeral home for your needs can be a big decision. With so many choices out there we aim to keep you on the right track and let you in on why a family-owned funeral home will alw...
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Coping With Grief When You Have A Chronic Illness
When diagnosed with a chronic illness, there are a lot of things you have to give up. In some cases, you may even feel like a different person, compounding this sense of grief and making it even mo...
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Monday, May 29, 2017
Grief Support Resources
During a period of loss or mourning, coping can be difficult. The emotions that we experience can be incredibly overwhelming at times and we often don't know how to begin the healing process. This ...
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Is Live-Streaming The Future Of Funeral Services
Livestreaming funeral services is a growing trend, with around one in five funeral homes offering it as a service. While many people in their 40s and above are still unsure about whether or not liv...
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
How Does Compounded Grief Affect Our Coping Abilities?
Over a lifetime, everyone must experience several different types of grief. With each event, if we did not properly move on from it continues to pile up, which is what we refer to as compounded gri...
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017
How a Celebrant Helps a Family Heal
The loss of a loved one is an overwhelming and stressful time for a family. It is a time filled with sadness and grief, which can make it difficult to remember the good times that were shared with ...
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Wednesday, March 29, 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...