Having a loved one die is always going to be a difficult thing to go through, but it can be even more so during the holiday season. If you are struggling with grief and you want to make sure that you know how to cope with the festivities, it can help to know a bit […]
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Should Children Attend Services?
When you lose a loved one and you have children, it can be crucial that you consider whether or not to take them to the funeral or memorial service. This can depend on many factors. For lots of children, attending a service can be a great way of getting closure and of saying goodbye to […]
How to Write a Funeral Announcement
One of the things that you may want to consider doing after the death of a loved one is to send a funeral announcement or have one posted. Not everyone knows that it is customary to do this. Many funeral homes offer to write one for you, but if you prefer to do it yourself, […]
Having a Service for a Child
Planning the service for a child is something that can be incredibly difficult. It can seem almost impossible to do because of the weight of the grief that you will be feeling. If that is something that you are going through now and you want to offer your child the kind of service they deserve, […]
Planning a Unique Service
For those who are planning on making arrangements for a loved one who has died, you want to consider planning a unique service. You do not have to have the same kind of service for your loved one as other people have, so think about ways to offer them something unique. If that is what […]
Do You Need Grief Counseling?
When you go through the loss of a loved one, you may not be sure that you are going through the process correctly. Grieving can be different for everyone but there are some signs to look for that can mean you may not be processing it as you should be. This can be a big […]
How to Have a Service Out of Town
If you have lost a loved one and want to give them a funeral or memorial service out of town, you need to know how to best put this kind of service together. Planning a funeral or memorial service is never simple, but it can be even more complex when doing it somewhere else. To […]
Speaking About a Death with a Child
When a loved one dies, it is important to let the family know and this can mean having to tell your child about it. It is never easy to let anyone know of death, but it can be even more difficult when it is a childkidIf that is something that is worrying you and you […]
How to Arrange a Reception
It can be a great idea to have a reception after the funeral or memorial service of a loved one. It offers guests a chance to mingle and comfort each other after their loss, so it is something that you want to consider. You may not be sure how to best start planning this kind […]
Planning a Celebration of Life
As you start thinking about the kind of funerary services you want to offer a loved one who has passed away, you want to remember that not everyone would have wanted a traditional funeral or memorial. For some people, a somber event might feel wrong, which is why some people choose a celebration of life […]
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