Five Signs You Might Need Grief Counseling

August 4th, 2019

Five Signs You Might Need Grief Counseling

Grief over the loss of a loved one is not always something that happens right away. While most of us can recognize the signs of depression, grief, and mourning immediately after a death occurs, the symptoms that continue on in the weeks, months, and even years that follow are much less identifiable. No matter how long it has been since you lost an important person in your life, these five signs of grief might indicate that it is time to look into professional counseling or a support group.  (more…)

How to Wear Color to a Funeral

July 25th, 2019

How to Wear Color to a Funeral

Not everybody loves the idea of a funeral filled with a sea of guests and loved ones in deep, dark black attire. Although black is the traditional color of mourning and shows your respect for the deceased, it also bestows a heavier tone to the proceedings. It can feel oppressive for everyone to show up all in one color, especially if the funeral is going to be non-traditional or is being held for someone who was young or especially vibrant in life.  (more…)

Know Your Funeral Terminology

July 19th, 2019

Know Your Funeral Terminology

Every industry has its own jargon that is used to explain its services and customs. From medical terminology and sports-speak to the complex languages of the computer world, these different ways of describing things can be intimidating to anyone unfamiliar with them. (more…)

Is It Still Okay to Bring Someone a Sympathy Meal?

July 15th, 2019

Is It Still Okay to Bring Someone a Sympathy Meal?

Almost everyone associates plentiful, home-cooked casseroles with the death of a loved one. Whether on television, in the movies, or in real life, the practice of bringing food to help support the grieving family is one we are all familiar with. (more…)

Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

July 9th, 2019

Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

There is no denying that funerals are expensive. When you factor in everything from the burial and gravesite to the memorial service itself, you could be looking at a total of anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. (more…)

The Funeral Planning Timeline: What Happens (and When) after a Death Occurs

July 3rd, 2019

The Funeral Planning Timeline: What Happens (and When) after a Death Occurs

Although every death is different, most people can expect a fairly standard series of events to follow the passing of a loved one. There are decisions to be made, a funeral to be planned, and finances to arrange. Friends and relatives must be notified, and you’ll need an opportunity to say your final goodbyes. (more…)

Choosing Above-Ground Burial

June 30th, 2019

Choosing Above-Ground Burial

For most people, discussing or choosing burial means literally that—burying the remains of a loved one in the ground. Most cemeteries are filled with rows and rows of graves of the dearly departed, all of whom have been laid to rest six feet underground. This is such a common and accepted tradition of laying a loved one to rest that it is rarely questioned as the best—if not the only—burial choice. (more…)

Planning a Non-Denominational Funeral

June 24th, 2019

Planning a Non-Denominational Funeral

If you belong to a particular religious or cultural community, there are probably guidelines for planning and holding a funeral. For thousands of years, funeral rites have been tied to religion, which may dictate everything from how many days should pass before you bury the deceased to how the body is disposed of. So, too, may religion guide who oversees the funeral rites, what readings and prayers are said, and even how the community will come together to support the family in the days and weeks that follow. (more…)

Healthy Eating (and Living) While in Grief

June 18th, 2019

Healthy Eating (and Living) While in Grief

While everybody grieves differently, there are some characteristics of grief that arise again and again. Feelings of sorrow and despair, an inability to concentrate, depression and lethargy, and even physical symptoms are common after the loss of a loved one. (more…)

Popular Bucket List Items

June 12th, 2019

Popular Bucket List Items

These days most people know what a “bucket list” is, even if they have not taken the time to sit down and write one out for themselves. A bucket list is a numbered list of everything you have ever wanted to see, do, or accomplish in your lifetime…and the idea is that you take an active approach to crossing every item off your list while you still have time. (more…)

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