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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. ...

Category: Funeral Loss

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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 ...

Category: Funeral Loss

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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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Buried as the Wrong Gender: Transgender Lives Erased Even in Death

Transgender people regularly struggle with others’ failure to recognize their authentic selves. Often, their difficulties are the result of societal definitions and expectations surrounding the performance of gende ...

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Live-Streamed Funerals Rise in Popularity

With the ways that technology has revolutionized our lives, it’s no surprise that live streaming services for funerals now exist. These audio and video broadcasts have made it possible to pay last respects to frien ...

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Finding Comfort in Grief

Losing a loved one can be a traumatic experience. Each person grieves differently, though it is always something of a struggle. While it is going to take time for you to come to peace with what has happened, there are a ...

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