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What Should the Memorial Service Program Include?

If your loved one had pre-planned his or her service, this part is easy. Advanced planning provides an...
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Who Should Lead the Service?

There are no right or wrong answers to this question. When it comes down to it, the family...
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What You Need to Know When Planning A Memorial Service

Over the next several weeks, we will be presenting a blog series focusing on planning a memorial service....
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Playlists…The Modern Day Mixed Tapes

It was in the late 80s and 90s that the mixed tape had its heyday. The hip-hop culture...
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Guilt – How to Manage When It Accompanies Grief

Our last blog addressed those who have lost loved ones and are experiencing guilt hand in hand with...
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Grief and Guilt – What Are The Triggers?

Guilt, self-blame and regret often come hand in hand with grief when dealing with the loss of a...
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Keep Keeping In Touch

The flowers are gone, casseroles no longer fill the freezer, the mailbox contains few if any cards and...
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Veterans Benefits May Be Available For Your Loved One

The families of veterans who have served our Country are entitled to certain benefits upon their death. Although...
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Pets Can Help With Grief

Shortly after my father died, I remember stopping in to see my Mom and noticing how empty the...
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Use Music To Start the Conversation

It is often difficult to approach the subject of pre-planning funeral arrangements with someone you love. It is...
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Helping A Friend Manage the Anniversary of Loss

My best friend’s mother passed away on my birthday. Each year when she calls to wish me a...
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We Hope To Make Things Easier For You

When you lose a loved one, there are many arrangements that need to made at a time when...