How to Cope With Seasonal Depression and Grief During the Holidays
For many, the holidays are a time of celebration, joy, and togetherness, but for some people, this normally cheerful time of year brings up feelings of seasonal depression and grief. This is understandable—it’s hard to feel cheerful or celebrate gathering with your loved ones when you’ve lost someone special or when you’re feeling especially down....
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The Complete Guide to Sending Funeral Flower Arrangements
Funeral flower arrangements are a beautiful way to celebrate life and to show sympathy for friends and family who are grieving a loss. Some funerals are full of flower arrangements, while others keep things simple with a funeral spray of flowers on the casket. Choosing flowers for a funeral requires special consideration for the message...
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How to Plan Safe Funerals During COVID-19
This year, families around the world have learned the unique challenges of planning funerals during COVID-19. Funerals have historically been large gatherings where people hug and sing and often share a meal, but 2020 has changed the way we plan and attend funerals. In the midst of coronavirus, some funeral homes face a higher number...
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What To Include in Your Funeral Planning Checklist
Planning a funeral can be stressful, especially if you’re planning a funeral for the first time, and it’s easy (and understandable) to forget important items or tasks in the midst of grieving. If this is your first time planning a funeral, you might have questions about the process, such as, “How long do I have...
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How to Receive Social Security Death Benefits After a Loved One Passes
Applying for social security death benefits after a loved one’s passing can feel like a complicated and overwhelming process, especially in the midst of grieving your loved one, but it’s actually quite simple once you know the steps and the proper channels to go through. So how does Social Security even work? You may know...
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How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Hospice workers and caregivers are a crucial and integral part of end-of-life care, but avoiding caregiver burnout can be a challenge. From assisting with basic needs to monitoring medications, caregivers provide health and well-being support for the elderly and terminally ill. As you can imagine, caring for patients who are nearing the end of their...
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