The more that technology is folded into our lives, the more difficult it becomes to deal with the digital aftermath of death. In the past, it was only necessary to close bank accounts, stop magazine subscriptions, and contact service providers in order to finalize a loved one’s affairs. In recent years, due to the rise of technology, our digital footprint has expanded exponentially. From well-known online providers (Facebook, Twitter) to small accounts at almost every online retail store, you likely have dozens—if not hundreds—of accounts open on the web. (more…)
Archive for the ‘After Death’ Category
Healthy Eating (and Living) While in Grief
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019While 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…)
How to Ask for Help with Grief
Saturday, May 11th, 2019If you have ever lost a loved one, chances are you’ve heard the phrase, “Please let me know if there’s anything I can do” so many times that it barely registers. (more…)
Keeping Family Traditions Alive after the Death of a Loved One
Thursday, April 4th, 2019When you lose a beloved friend or family member, you do not just lose a person—you are losing all the things that person brought to your life. From the laughter they shared to the moral support they offered every time you needed it, someone who was important to you is likely to leave a large hole in your life once they are gone. (more…)
Where Do You Grieve When There is No Grave?
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018For most people, a grave is not just a convenient and legal place to lay a body to rest. It is also a place to mourn, a place to grieve, a place to go when you want to feel connected to the family member or friend you have lost. There are scientific studies that support the importance of having a physical space to mourn, as well as hundreds of thousands of anecdotal stories about how cemeteries help people cope with loss and grief. (more…)
Dealing with Debts after the Loss of a Loved One
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018The financial aftermath of death can be a complicated affair. Some people have plenty of time in which to prepare for the death, which means they may have met with attorneys, made financial arrangements, and settled everything in advance. Other people (particularly those who die suddenly or who are not in a financial position to cover the costs of a legal advisor) might leave behind a pile of assets, debts, medical bills, bank accounts, and credit cards for you to wade through. (more…)
What to Do When You Want the Deceased’s Personal Effects
Thursday, October 4th, 2018When a relative or close friend dies, it is common to want a memento or keepsake that belonged to them. We all have something like that cute tea set at grandma’s house that carries so many happy memories, or your best friend’s photo album from the trip you shared to Hawaii. You cherish these items, and to have them in your home will help keep your memories and love for the deceased alive. (more…)
How Soon is Too Soon to Return to Work after a Loss?
Saturday, September 15th, 2018Losing a loved one is a difficult, emotional process that most people never truly “get over.” It does not matter whether you have lost a parent, child, spouse, sibling, grandparent or friend—the death of someone important in your life is going to affect you both emotionally and physically (in some cases, it will also affect you financially). (more…)
Scams to Watch Out for After the Death of a Loved One
Monday, September 10th, 2018The idea that criminals would target the newly deceased and newly bereaved to take advantage of their loss is almost unthinkable, yet death and funeral scams do happen. People are at their most vulnerable during this time, and it is much more common to make mistakes or let your normal defenses down. (more…)