Humanist Funerals
One option more people are turning to when planning funerary services, yes to give their loved one a humanist funeral. Humanist funerals are for people who were not religious and who would not have wanted to have faith represented in the service. If that is something that you would like to offer your loved one, […]
How Funeral Home Directors Help
After the loss of a loved one, you may not be sure if you really want to turn to a funeral home director to help you with making arrangements. It is actually crucial that you do this because there are many things that you may not be sure how to do yourself. To ensure you […]
Grieving a Death by Suicide
After the death of a loved one by suicide, knowing how to grieve in a healthy manner can be tough. It is always difficult to handle the death of a loved one, but it can be even more so when the person died in this manner. If you are struggling through this right now […]
Returning to Work After a Loss
It is never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one but it can be overwhelming to have to return to work before you have finished grieving. This is something common people go through since most jobs do not offer a substantial amount of time to grieve. There are some things you can […]
What to Do with Funerary Flowers
After the funeral service of a loved one, you want to have an idea of what you want to do with the funeral flowers. For many people, it can feel wrong to throw them away but what can you do with them that is respectful? There are a number of options that can allow you […]
Speaking with Loved Ones About Final Wishes
It can be important to speak with loved ones about any final wishes you may have. This is not an easy thing to talk about and you may not be sure how to begin the process of having it. If you do want to have this kind of talk, it can be a good idea to know […]
Choosing an Outfit for Burial or Cremation
One of the decisions you may need to take after the death of a loved one is to choose the outfit you want them to wear for burial or cremation. It is not an easy choice to make, especially if your loved one did not tell you what they would have preferred. To be able […]
Is an Open Casket a Good Option?
If you are getting ready to make arrangements for a loved one who has died and are not sure about the options you have, it can be a good idea to consider having an open casket at the service. An open casket is an option that can offer a wide variety of benefits. If you […]
Should You Go to the Service?
Most people know that attending the service of a loved one is something that can make a difference but there are instances when it may be better not to attend. If you are worried about this and are not sure what the best option is, there are some tips to consider. Here are some of the instances […]
Ways Grief can Change with Time
For people who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, it is important to know what to expect from grieving and how it can change as time passes. The process does change as time passes. If you have never been through this before now and you do not know what to expect, there […]