Finding Your Focus After the Death of a Loved One
The death of a close friend or family member is always difficult, and we all handle grief differently. There are some common experiences, though. Here's how to cope with a difficult loss and get back on your feet.
Category: Loss
Living Trusts 101: What You Need To Know
Knowing how and why to use a living trust can be a crucial tool when estate planning. Here's how to create a living trust, as well as the advantages and disadvantages to securing your family's financial future this way.
Category: Society
Finding the Right Words and Avoiding the Wrong Ones at a Funeral
Speaking at a funeral, or even speaking privately to those that are grieving, can be a high-stress ordeal. It can be tough to know what to say, but choosing the right words to comfort others is paramount.
Category: Funeral
A Few Common Misconceptions About Funerals
When it comes to burying a loved one, there are definitely traditions in every culture. But that doesn't mean you have to follow them. Keep in mind that while death is complicated, the funeral doesn't have to be.
Category: Funeral
Unusual Funeral Customs From Around the World
Nearly every culture on the planet holds funerals for the deceased, but some mourning customs might seem downright strange to those outside that civilization. Here are some unique traditions from across the globe.
Category: Funeral
A Checklist of Steps To Follow After a Loved One Passes
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always tough. Nevertheless, there's still business to attend to, from funeral arrangements to notifying others. At a loss of what to do after a loss? Follow this checklist.
Dying as They Lived: Unique Funerals Through History
While funerals are typically a somber time of quiet reflection, they don't have to be if the departed didn't want theirs to be. Here are some celebrity funerals that were creative tributes to those who passed.
Category: Funeral
The Call for Compassion in the Age of COVID-19
In the age of COVID, many of us are anxious about our health, our loved ones, even the economy. Practicing empathy and compassion towards your fellow humans will help all of us get through this pandemic together.
Category: Loss
Sitting Shiva in the Age of Coronavirus
Coronavirus has impacted everything, even how the Jewish community experiences mourning. In the wake of COVID, sitting Shiva has gone online, switching to Zoom or Skype and adjusting how mourners process their loss.
Category: Loss
Embalming: An Ancient Art in Modern Times
Embalming is one of those things we know gets done, but we rarely think about. From its ancient origins to its popularization in America after the death of President Lincoln, it has a rather interesting history.
Category: Funeral