The Crucial Role Funerals Play for the Bereaved
Why Do We Do It? Why do we put ourselves through the grief and emotions of funerals upon the death of a loved one? The fact is that funerals serve a meaningful, practical, and emotional purpose. Here are some of the reasons funeral services play a crucial role and how…...
Grieving When Widowed: Moving Forward After the Loss of a Spouse
The loss of a spouse can be devastating. This is particularly true when a man or woman becomes a widow after a lengthy marriage. One of the first realizations for many widows is how things have changed. The changes are both large and small. Who gets the mail may change.…...
A Grieving Guide to Coping with Unexpected Loss
No matter how or when death occurs, it can leave behind grief, sadness, and a sense of loss. When it occurs unexpectedly, it can be stunning, shocking, and shake you to your core. Most of us enter each day with expectations. Those don’t usually include losing someone close. When it…...
The Importance of Grief Counseling
Some who experience grief try to do it on their own. They may even view counseling or asking for help as a sign of weakness. Intellectually, we understand the value of support and reaching out, but for many, it can still be a challenge. If you or someone you know…...
Five Facts About Grief
Much has been written about grief. Since so many people have experienced it, many individuals feel they are experts on the subject. Your aunt Helen, your cousin Jill, and uncle Bill may be all too willing to share their experiences and expertise with you. It can be well meaning, mind…...
How to Approach Grief in the Workplace
When someone close passes away, the grief can permeate every aspect of the lives of those who were closest. This includes the workplace. If you’ve ever spent time with a co-worker who has lost a spouse or child, the grief can be palpable. How can grief be best handled in…...
How To Cope With the Loss of Your Pet
Dealing with the loss of a pet can be so difficult because of the times you have likely shared and the benefits they have provided. After all, for many, a pet is not just an animal but a friend, confidant and member of the family. They don’t judge you, and…...
Sad Doesn’t Have to Be Bad
Few would argue that sadness is a pleasant emotion. Whether you are experiencing it yourself or witnessing someone close to you going through deep sadness, it can be challenging. Sadness is a basic human emotion that occurs when we feel disappointed. That disappointment may be because you didn’t meet your…...
Great Films That Address Grief and Loss
Loss and grief is a part of life so it is no wonder it has been the subject of so many films. Here are just a few films that address the death of a loved one and the messages we can take from it. Up – 2009 This animated Disney/Pixar…...
The How To’s of a Visitation
There is no question that funerals are less formal today than even just a decade ago. This change, however, has not been as a result of changes in the funeral industry, but by the very people it serves. Families and those preplanning their final services have requested less dark and…...
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