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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,...
Monday, April 26, 2021
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...
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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...
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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...
Monday, April 12, 2021
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...
Friday, April 2, 2021
5 Reasons Why a Will Can Protect Your Family
When you wrote your will, you likely created it based on what your life was like at the time.
But like many things, changes in life circumstances are inevitable. Therefore, it is always a good ide...
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Retain Your Independence with these Helpful Senior Lifestyle Tips
Aging is different now than it was for previous generations.
More people are living longer than at any other time in history. To support that longevity, there are a growing number of helpful reso...
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Previous Posts
Funeral Favors Offer a Unique Way to Honor Your Loved One’s Memory
Offering guests a small favor is a lovely way to keep memories alive after a funeral service or celebration of life.
While these keepsakes are an optional part of funeral planning, they represent...
Sympathy Gifts: A Beautiful Way to Express Your Love and Support
A sympathy gift can be a heartwarming way to demonstrate your support for someone who is grieving.
Whether you choose a gift that helps your friend through the bereavement process or one that hon...
Writing the Perfect Obituary isn’t Hard if You Follow These Pointers
Obituaries come in all types and sizes. They can be long or short, elaborate or basic, entertaining or straighforward.
At one time, death notices contained only essential information: who passed ...
Celebrating Black History Month During COVID-19: Six Meaningful Ideas for You and Your Family
February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally-recognized celebration of the many contributions of African Americans.
This year’s theme, “Black Family: Representation, Identity, and...
Struggling to Cope with the Loss of a Beloved Pet? Here’s Some Helpful Guidance
The loss of a pet can be profound and the grief is very real. Animals provide companionship, acceptance, emotional support, and unconditional love.
These relationships are special, so it’s unders...
Five Tips for Selecting the Perfect Funeral Music
Music touches us at a deep, intimate level. That’s one reason why choosing the songs for a departed loved one’s funeral service can be an emotional task.
You may have many questions, too. Is a pa...
Follow these Funeral Planning Tips to Make Your Time of Need Easier
Losing a loved one is undeniably difficult. If you are also responsible for making the funeral arrangements at this challenging time, it can feel overwhelming.
Numerous decisions must be made qui...
