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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How To Choose a Funeral Home
The question of how to choose a funeral home can weigh heavily on family and friends when a loved one has passed. Not only will that funeral home be a place they will spend long days when they are grieving, but choosing the right funeral home can help lift some of the burden from loved...
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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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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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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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How To Grieve When Death Is a Relief
The concept of relief after death might be a topic that is difficult to talk about. It may seem counterintuitive to think about how to grieve when death is a relief. It might even seem impossible to discuss. Isn’t death always bad? Shouldn’t we always be sad? What happens if we feel relief after the...
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