5 Things To Not Say to a Grieving Person
If you’ve ever wondered what you should or what you should not say to a grieving person, you’re not alone. Sometimes our best intentions go awry, meaning that we mean to comfort or console someone who is grieving, but instead we say something that makes them feel worse. Things to Not Say to a Grieving...
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5 Things to Say to a Grieving Person
Knowing what to say to a grieving person can be difficult because facing the death of a loved one is often the most traumatic, emotional experience a person can endure. It’s a time filled with both very real and difficult tasks (such as planning a meaningful funeral or deciding between burial and cremation) and very...
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What Should I Ask the Funeral Home?
Making arrangements after the death of a loved one might make you wonder what should I ask the funeral home? This is especially true if a service hasn’t been pre-planned or if you’ve not dealt with death before. Sometimes, even asking just that question can be difficult, because talking about death and the rituals that...
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Why Having a Funeral is Important
During times of grief it might be natural to wonder why a funeral is important. A funeral can be an integral part of the grieving process and memorializing a loved one’s life is a practice that spans cultures, regions, and beliefs. Most often, this is done with some kind of service: a wake, a funeral,...
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Death Sympathy Etiquette: When to Send Condolences
When someone you care about is grieving the loss of a loved one, it might be difficult to know the proper death sympathy etiquette and sending condolences. Is it better to hurry over right when you hear the news, maybe with a casserole or other easy-to-reheat meal? Or should you wait until after the funeral...
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3 Things You Need to Know About Cremation Services in Pennsylvania
Cremation services in Pennsylvania, regardless of the funeral home you decide to work with, must conform to the laws and regulations of the state. While those are set and cannot be altered by individuals or a funeral home, choosing cremation in Pennsylvania rather than burial can provide families with additional opportunities to honor and memorialize...
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6 Options for an Eco-Friendly Funeral
6 Options for an Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Funeral The idea of a sustainable funeral or a green or ecologically-friendly burial might sound new, but in reality it is not new at all. What is an Eco-Friendly or Green Burial? According to the Green Burial Council, a sustainable funeral and eco-friendly (or green) burial hinges on the...
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5 Traditions for a Death Anniversary
5 Traditions for a Death Anniversary doesn’t end when the funeral service is over. It’s actually a process that evolves and changes over time. As we continue to move through the day to day of life after a loved one dies, we face a new set of firsts: the first Christmas after they’ve died, the...
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What is a Funeral Wake?
What is a Funeral Wake? When someone we love dies, we often find comfort in traditions or routines. A funeral wake is an example of a tradition that helps surviving family and friends move through the process of grief. But it can also be confusing to understand exactly what a funeral wake is, how a...
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8 Memorial Tribute Ideas to Memorialize a Loved One
8 Unique Memorial Tribute Ideas to Memorialize a Loved One Thinking about memorial tribute ideas is a practice that can be healing and cathartic, no matter how long it’s been since your loved one has died. The complexity of grief doesn’t end when the funeral is over. In fact, our feelings can evolve over time,...
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