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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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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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