How Funeral Pre-Planning Can Alleviate Stress
Funeral pre-planning can alleviate the stress that occurs when a loved one passes. There are many reasons why the death of a loved one is consistently listed as one of life’s five most stressful experiences. There are emotional reasons, of course: losing a loved one changes our lives as we know them, and the gap...
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Does Grief Ever End?
Anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one has wondered: does grief ever end? You’ve likely read or heard the sentiment that grief is not a straight line. It can ebb and flow. It can linger for years. Every person’s grief experience is different, and there is no one right way to...
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Brookhaven Is Our Home: Why We Value Community
When we say that we are community-based, we mean it. Bateman-Allen Funeral Home was founded in 1950 in Parkside, Pennsylvania. In 1960, it was relocated to Brookhaven. We are a family business, started by Edward E. Bateman. Most people knew Edward as Ned, though. And Ned’s son, Lee, became a licensed funeral director in 1975...
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What to Post on Facebook When Someone Dies: Consoling Friends and Family
Last month we shared tips for what to post on Facebook when someone dies. That article was focused on sharing helpful information for loved ones and family who are responsible for sharing the news of the loss of a loved one. In this Part Two, we’re going to look at posting on Facebook from the...
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What to Post on Facebook When Someone Dies
If you’ve ever wondered what to post on Facebook when someone dies, or if you’ve debated whether to announce the death of a loved one on Facebook or other social media platforms, you’re not alone. Not knowing what to say when someone dies is a common feeling. Not only do we not know what to...
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Mourning When There Is No Funeral Service
How does someone handle mourning when there is no funeral service or celebration of life event? Like so many topics surrounding grief, there is no one right answer. But there are ways to mourn, even if services aren’t held. Keep reading to learn more. Why Is Grieving Harder Without a Funeral? Funeral services are important...
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Is It OK To Laugh At a Funeral?
Have you ever wondered if it’s ok to laugh at a funeral? Maybe it feels disrespectful, or you don’t want to disappoint anyone by laughing when so many people are sad. But when it comes to emotions, especially complicated emotions like grief, situations are rarely black and white. Let’s talk about why it’s ok to...
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5 Things to Consider When Planning End of Life Care
Planning for end of life care can be wrought with emotion and questions. Everyone’s decision will be different, based on their unique situation. What Is End Of Life Care? End of life care is care given to someone who is near the end of life and has decided to stop treatment that could cure or...
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Are Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Worth It?
If you’re like many people, making pre-paid funeral plans isn’t high on your everyday to-do list. That’s understandable. It’s hard to think about end of life issues. Some might find it sad or morbid to plan for a funeral, especially when there’s no immediate reason to think about death. But pre-paid funeral plans can actually...
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