What Is Anticipatory Grief and Why Does It Matter?
Anticipatory grief is a grief that is different than the grief we feel when a loved one passes. What Is Anticipatory Grief? Anticipatory grief is grief that is felt by loved ones before a person passes. It’s common when a loved one is suffering from an illness or a disease, or when they are in...
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How and Why to Write An End of Life Letter to Loved Ones
Writing an end of life letter to the people you love might seem like a morbid task. Some might even think it’s a bad idea, to think about our own death in such concrete terms. But writing an end of life letter, whether that’s an end of life letter to family or to beloved friends,...
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Why You Must Create a When-I-Die File
Creating a When I Die File, or what some call a death folder, can seem like a morbid idea. But hear us out on this: a When I Die File or death folder can be the most thoughtful, loving thing you do for your relatives and those you love. Read on to find out why....
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What is a graveside service?
Funerals are different for everyone, as are all memorial and graveside services. However, graveside services are usually held outdoors at the site of the burial plot. Sometimes, the entire funeral ceremony is held as a graveside service. Other times, it is only part of the ceremony or excluded altogether. Whether you’re planning to attend a...
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8 Tips on How to Incorporate Meaningful Funeral Songs into a Ceremony
Many people choose to hold a memorial or funeral with music incorporated into the program. Funeral songs can add additional meaning, personalization and serve as a future reminder of your loved one’s legacy. The exact music you choose, however, is a deeply personal decision. In addition to several decades and genres to consider, you’ll also...
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10 Essential Tips on How to Arrange Bereavement Leave
Asking for bereavement leave isn’t always easy, but neither is losing a loved one. In addition to dealing with grief, those who have lost a close loved one may be charged with planning the funeral, writing an obituary, and sorting out the financial duties associated with it. Due to the emotional, mental, and financial strain...
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5 Simple Steps to a Meaningful Funeral Slideshow
Funeral slideshows, or remembrance videos, offer funeral attendees a trip down memory lane. They are also a chance to get creative and personal during the ceremony by including videos, photos, music, and even speeches. With so many choices to make, the task of making a funeral slideshow can be overwhelming. To help you through the...
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Can Funeral Costs Be Paid from the Estate?
When grieving the loss of a loved one, the thought of planning a funeral and paying for the costs can be overwhelming. If the deceased did not have a pre-paid funeral plan, you may be wondering if the estate pays funeral costs. There are many laws that govern how money in an estate is distributed,...
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