Etched in Stone: Monuments & Markers

Choosing a lasting tribute for your loved one can be a meaningful part of the grieving process. Our guide helps you understand the key differences between monuments and markers, so you can make an informed decision.

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National Pet Memorial Day

National Pet Memorial Day

 

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When Suicide Leaves a Hole: Offering Comfort and Support

When Suicide Leaves a Hole: Offering Comfort and Support

When someone is grieving a loss by suicide it is import to be present, listen without judgment, and offer practical help with daily tasks.

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Honoring a Life with Cremation: An Empathetic Guide to Making Informed Decisions

Honoring a Life with Cremation: An Empathetic Guide to Making Informed Decisions

This article offers an empathetic guide to understanding cremation, covering the process, service options, costs, and ways to create a lasting tribute. 

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Easing the Transition: A Guide to Assisted Living for Families

Easing the Transition: A Guide to Assisted Living for Families

When moving a loved one to assisted living involve the loved one in the decision-making process, personalize their new space with familiar items, and understand that adjustment takes time (weeks to months).  

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Turning the Page: How Grief Can Lead to New Beginnings

Turning the Page: How Grief Can Lead to New Beginnings

Losing someone can feel like an end, but it also presents an opportunity for new beginnings. Grief can be a catalyst for growth and transformation.

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Summertime Sadness: Navigating Grief When the Sun is Shining

Summertime Sadness: Navigating Grief When the Sun is Shining

Grief is a journey and summer can offer opportunities for healing, reflection, and connection by prioritizing well-being, seeking support, and honoring the loved one's memory.

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Downsizing with Purpose: A Senior's Guide to Meaningful Decluttering

Downsizing with Purpose: A Senior's Guide to Meaningful Decluttering

Downsizing leads to benefits like renewed appreciation for possessions, deeper family connections, and the lightness of an organized environment,

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Your Voice, Your Choices: Empowering Seniors in Funeral Decision-Making

Your Voice, Your Choices: Empowering Seniors in Funeral Decision-Making

Planning one's own funeral allows seniors to ensure their final arrangements reflect their values and legacy. Pre-planning offers peace of mind, spares loved ones from stress, and transforms anxiety into certainty.

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Simplifying Your Affairs: The Peace of Mind of a Fully Pre-Planned Funeral

Simplifying Your Affairs: The Peace of Mind of a Fully Pre-Planned Funeral

Pre-planning a funeral offers peace of mind for seniors and their families by allowing individuals to control their final wishes, ease financial and emotional burdens on loved ones, and lock in current prices.

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Beyond the Immediate Grief: Taking Charge of Your Parent's Estate

Beyond the Immediate Grief: Taking Charge of Your Parent's Estate

The process of taking care of your parent's estate takes time. You should celebrate the small milestones and view the careful handling of affairs as a final act of devotion.

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Heirlooms and Heartache: Navigating Family Dynamics When Dividing Inherited Treasures

Heirlooms and Heartache: Navigating Family Dynamics When Dividing Inherited Treasures

Dividing inherited belongings after a loved one passes away involves emotional challenges. Take time to heal and reflect before making final decisions, as the process is about honoring a loved one's legacy and preserving family bonds.

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