Inheriting Your Parents’ Stuff? Check Out These Smart Coping Strategies
Part of estate planning is deciding the inheritance, and part of inheritance is deciding what to do with all your parents'... stuff. Diplomacy is king when it comes to graciously saying 'no' to keeping their possessions.
Category: Society
Finding the Right Music for a Funeral
Music sets the mood of the room, which is why selecting the right funeral music to honor the life of a loved one is so important. Here's how to pick the perfect tune to set the tone of the funeral ceremony.
Category: Funeral
Five Things Funeral Directors Wish You Knew
Funeral planning often comes up unexpectedly, and we're often left feeling helpless throughout. Funeral home operators can help lighten the burden, both with their career expertise and their compassion.
Category: Funeral
Do All Dogs Go to Heaven? Animals and the Afterlife
For as long as we've had domesticated pets, humanity has wondered if there is an afterlife for our beloved furry friends. While many say yes, all dogs go to heaven, not everyone agrees with that belief.
Category: Faith
Considerations for a Funeral Slideshow or Remembrance Video
A slideshow of photos or short videos is a great way to remember a departed loved one at their funeral. Here are some tips on how to celebrate the departed's life with a beautiful and moving funeral slideshow.
Category: Funeral
What You Should Know About Sending Flowers for a Funeral
Sending flowers to show your sympathies to those suffering a loss is always a kind gesture. However, from the style to the color of the arrangement, there are some simple considerations that must be made.
Category: Funeral
What To Know About Finding a Grief Counselor
If you're having trouble moving on after the death of a close friend or family member, you might consider a grief counselor to help you get through this difficult time. Here's how to find the help you need.
Category: Loss
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
Using the Start of the Year To Remember Those You’ve Lost
Losing someone close to you is always a difficult experience. Here are some ways you can use the changing of the year to mourne in a healthy and reflective way, and process your grief into positive memories.
Category: Loss
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