Even in Death, You Are Not Alone: The Role of the Psychopomp
Have you ever heard the phrase “crossing the river Styx”? You may not know about the Greek myth behind the saying but might be familiar with the idea of spirit guides helping the dead pass into the afterlife. From th ...
Overcoming Anxiety Before a Funeral
Dealing with loss is never an easy journey. When someone close to you has passed away, it can feel like you are left with a void in your heart. For people with anxiety, this also means having to deal with large crowds of ...
4 Tips for Writing a Eulogy
Dealing with the death of a friend or loved one is never easy. If you’ve been asked to give the eulogy, you may feel anxious. You might worry that you won’t know what to say, you’ll lose your composure ...
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International Examples of Coping With Death
Death is not an easy concept to grasp. Even though people have been aware of their own mortalities for a very large chunk of human history, there is still something very unsettling about pondering what lies beyond life. ...
Remembering Self-Care While Grieving
Loss can hit everyone differently. When someone close to you has passed away, you are likely to feel an array of emotions. At times, these sensations may prove overwhelming and contradictory, causing you to lose sight of ...
After Chris Cornell’s Death, Discussions Arise About Mental Health
The death of a public figure, especially when it happens at a younger age, is never easy to understand. Just as heartbroken fans mourned the losses of luminaries such as Carrie Fisher and Prince in 2016, the news about t ...
Do You Need Life Insurance or Funeral Insurance?
Planning for one’s final expenses can become an odd source of comfort, usually because of the knowledge that family members aren’t saddled with sudden liabilities. On the other hand, it can also be a reminder ...
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Professional Mourners: Coming to a Funeral Near You?
With seemingly untold limits to human ingenuity, the common entrepreneurial axiom “find a need and fill it” has given rise to some unique business opportunities. One surprising career enjoying growing popular ...
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The Unimaginable: Mourning the Passing of a Partner
Losing someone close to you can be incredibly difficult. This is especially true when the person who has passed away was your significant other. The loss of a partner can bring forth a lot of complex emotions that take a ...
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Writing Your Own Obituary: A Unique Way to Say Goodbye
“I hate to admit it, but evidently I died.” Those words appeared in the opening paragraph of an obituary written by Columbus, Ohio, resident Jean E. Oddi. The 91-year-old woman, who passed away on February 20 ...
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