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How to Write the Perfect Sympathy Message: Six Tips for Success
Condolence messages can be challenging to compose and deliver.
Losing a loved one is a deeply personal event and everyone deals with their emotions differently, making it difficult to know what to...
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Funeral Procession Protocols Can Be Confusing: Do You Know the Rules?
Funeral processions come with many rules and restrictions.
For those who are not familiar with the process, they can seem puzzling and complicated. Whether you are driving in a funeral procession ...
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Young Children at Funerals: Seven Important Considerations and Helpful Tips
It can be challenging to decide whether or not your child should attend a funeral or memorial service.
We tend to want to protect our youngsters from the sadder events of life, such as having to ...
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The Advantages of Pre-Paying a Funeral: How Much Do you Know?
If you have decided to preplan your funeral, you’ve made a great decision.
Having a specific, written funeral plan in place will prevent the family members who survive you from having to guess wh...
Friday, June 18, 2021
What Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind? Here are Four Key Things to Consider
“Carve your name on hearts not tombstones.”
They say legacies are etched into the minds of others and the stories they share after we have passed away. And of course, we all want to do wonderful ...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Making the Move to a Senior Living Community: Seven Critical Benefits You Need to Know
Are you considering living in a retirement community but aren’t sure if it’s the right move for you?
You are in luck because there is likely a senior living option out there that will suit your n...
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Civilians & Veterans with Trauma and PTSD
We hope you will join us May 19th at 4pm for this virtual event!
We have invited Leslie Holley, MA, LCPC, NCC, and certified counselor with Healing Circle, to lead us in an online presentation. ...
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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Honor Your Departed Veteran on Memorial Day with these Touching Tributes
Most people associate Memorial Day with the unofficial start of summer.
The holiday is often celebrated with barbeques, shopping, or trips to the beach over the long weekend. Being with loved ones...
How Much Do You Know About the Common Types of Funeral Services?
Planning a funeral is a critically important act of love.
If you are unfamiliar with the various types of funeral services that exist, or if you have never planned one, you may be unsure about the...
When it Comes to Facing Mortality, It's Best to Accept
Our views of mortality, our end-of-life preferences, and the way we grieve when we lose a loved one are deeply influenced by our beliefs and experiences.
Although loss and death affects everyone,...
Seven Imaginative Ideas for Your Loved One’s Celebration of Life
Are you considering hosting a celebration of life for a departed loved one?
Unlike a funeral or memorial service, these events focus on joyful remembrance rather than grief. You can hold a celebr...
How to Choose Photos that Celebrate Your Loved One’s Life
When a loved one passes away, surviving friends and family members are left with precious memories.
Photographs and other mementos take on special significance. Whether you are writing an obituar...
FEMA Announces COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
FEMA will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through a dedicated call center. Please see the call line information below:
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-758...
Upcoming Webinar: Managing Change & Grief - April 14
We hope you will join us!
Recognizing that professional counseling can be an important part of the grieving and healing process, we have invited Leslie Holley, MA, LCPC, NCC, and certified counsel...
