Social Distancing and Grief: Funerals in the Age of Coronavirus
COVID-19 quarantine has upended the funeral business. That makes the grieving process even more difficult, but death care workers are coming up with alternative ways for mourners to celebrate the departed's life.
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Grief, Faith, and Coronavirus: How the Pandemic Has Changed End-of-Life Religious Practices
With stay-at-home orders in place due to coronavirus, end-of-life practices have received a drastic upheaval. Religious officials from almost every faith are finding creative ways to offer end-of-life care.
Handling Loneliness After a Loved One Passes Away
Dealing with the loneliness you feel after the loss of a loved one is a difficult task. It's easy to make excuses to engage in destructive behaviors. Here are some ways to stay healthy as you process your grief.
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Helping a Grieving Loved One
Helping a loved one through the grieving process can be a seriously trying time - for you and them. Understanding grief is key to providing the appropriate love and care to someone suffering such a painful loss.
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How You Can Pay for a Funeral With a Tight Budget
A death in the family can come as a shock, both emotionally and financially, and many are ill-equipped to dish out thousands of dollars for a funeral on a moment's notice. These money-conscious alternatives can help.
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How To Avoid Outlawing Grief
'Outlawed grief' is when one person makes another feel their grief is unwelcome. Even the best-intentioned turns of phrase can cause harm. Avoiding outlawing grief will keep those in mourning from feeling like a burden.
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Death Positivity: Changing How We View Mortality
In our deathphobic culture, death is something most people will go out of their way to avoid talking about. Now one group is practicing death wellness, helping people find happiness and confront anxiety about death.
Funeral Etiquette Tips
Attending a funeral is an experience we'll all have to go through at some point. But if you've never been to one, you may not know proper funeral etiquette. Let us break down the do's and don'ts of funerals.
Talking to Your Adult Kids About Your Funeral Wishes
Although it's not a pleasant thought, planning your own funeral is one of the best things you can do for your adult children. Helping them prepare financially and emotionally for your funeral is a great gift.
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Healthy Ways To Cope With Loss
Living through the loss of a loved one is likely to be one of the most trying times of your entire life. Here are some ways to manage your grief and to remember and honor your dearly departed friend or family member.
Category: Loss