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Should You use the Deceased Person’s Name when Talking to Mourners?

Published: June 24, 2022

Very often people feel uncomfortable using the name of a person who recently died when they are conversing with family members. No one wants to add to the burden of those who are mourning. On the other hand, those who are grieving know who died. They know the name. Avoiding using the person’s name can feel artificial....READ MORE

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Making the Initial Contact to a Friend Who has Recently Experienced Loss

Published: June 17, 2022

Calling or visiting a friend who has recently lost their life partner or anyone close to them can be a challenge. You want to support your friend, but you are just not sure how to begin. Most likely the longer you put off making the call the more difficult getting in touch will become. Now, you are feeling bad that it...READ MORE

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What Happens if I Die Before I Complete the Payments on my Funeral Plan?

Published: June 10, 2022

If you purchased an insurance funded funeral plan through your funeral home your family is most likely all set. They just call the funeral home, and everything goes according to the plan you put in place. As long as they follow that plan the cost is covered....READ MORE

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What Can I Expect When the Casket is Open at a Funeral?

Published: June 3, 2022

Many families choose to have the body of the deceased present in an open casket during a visitation or funeral service. For them viewing the deceased might be a part of their religious belief or a part of their family’s tradition. These families embrace the opportunity to see the deceased family member one final time....READ MORE

Funerals

The Pace of Grief

Published: May 27, 2022

People work their way through their grief at their own speed. Even in the same family, brothers and sisters, parents and children, do not all process their grief at the same pace. Sometimes when a family member seems to be moving at light speed it can be hard for other family members to understand. Moving quickly doesn...READ MORE

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Should You use the Deceased Person’s Name when Talking to Mourners?

Making the Initial Contact to a Friend Who has Recently Experienced Loss

What Happens if I Die Before I Complete the Payments on my Funeral Plan?

What Can I Expect When the Casket is Open at a Funeral?

The Pace of Grief

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