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Funeral Poems for Mom: The Importance of Funeral Poems
Funeral poems have been a popular way to remembering the deceased for centuries. By reciting a funeral poem, you are paying homage to those who have passed on while providing comfort to those involved as well.
The Accidental Caregiver
Some people feel called to be caregivers and devote their lives to it. Some of us never planned or even thought we would be caring for a dying loved one but here we are. Now what do we do?
Cremation Memorials
So what are cremation memorials? Nowadays it is more common to get cremated than opt for the traditional burial in the ground. There are many reasons such as the cost factor and flexibility that are motivating more people to use cremation.
How To Cope With Your Life After The Death Of A Loved One
Following a loved one's death there is so much to come to terms with. There is often a huge chasm in your life that needs to be adequately filled. Your lifetime is going to pass anyway. So why not fill the vacuum with whatever brings you joy and bliss.
Headstones That Pass The Test Of Time
After your passing from this earth, a granite headstone may eventually be the only reminder to those then living that you were a part of their history. If so, you might wonder about the type of material which is most appropriates for a headstone. While they can provide a beautiful initial marker, sl
Teaching Children About Death
Although a situation that involves death, whether of a family member, friend, or even pet, can be devastating, especially for children.All parents should start teaching children about death at the appropriate age and hopefully, before they experience it firsthand.Today, parents, teachers, and even d
What Happens After Death - Payback?
What happens at Death? Does anyone know? I find myself asking my dog these questions, on many questions.
Coping With Bereavement
As you advance in age you will often lose some of your loved ones. The following are some of the ways to deal with your condition: • Do not live in denial: Losing a loved one in death tends to inflict a wound that needs to heal. You need to undergo the process of grieving or else you will only
Perfect Memorial Gift Idea - Memorial Trees For Deceased Loved Ones
Do you need to remember your deceased loved one with a memorial gift that will last? A living tree memorial gift is one of the most beautiful and lasting ways to express your sympathy to families and friends who have lost a loved one. Funeral flowers soon fade. Funeral poems are read and filed away.
The Power and Relief of Advance Directives to Physicians for Health Care
A little more than 20 years ago there was a push for people to sign Advance Directives to Physicians to tell them about the medical care they wanted at the end of their life. At the same time a Durable Power of Attorney was appointed to ensure that the Advance Directive was followed. Now there is a
A Different Kind of Funeral
Most people turn to a mortuary to handle funeral arrangements and a church to conduct a funeral service. The system forces families to make dozens of little decisions, prepare for an influx of visitors, and spend thousands or dollars at at time when the focus should be on saying good-bye to a loved
How to Deal With the Death of a Loved One
When there is sickness in anyone's family, everyone prays for the loved one to get better fast. Some of the problems caused by the sickness, a Doctor may ask for a family meeting in regards to the sick loved one. These meetings could be good news and hope or the worse fear of all, death is in t
How to Deal With the Death of a Spouse
The sooner you face the death of a spouse the sooner you would start healing. It has been said many times and yet it is most difficult to believe that, life doesn't stop when a loved one dies, it goes on and you got to live through it. Here are a few tips that might help you deal with the loss.
How to Renounce Executors Duties
There are many reasons why you may wish to renounce your executorship. Perhaps you no longer live in the same area as the deceased, making it difficult to carry out duties. Maybe you simply don't feel comfortable acting because of the legal responsibility, or you don't feel you can commit
Cremation Urns As a Means to Preserve the Memories of a Loved One Who Passed Away
When a loved one dies, all that remains is their memory. For some people it is enough to remember the face and various situations involving the departed one, however for many others having a cremation urn nearby is an additional solace.
Lavender and Grief
In a popular monthly magazine, there's an article about Irish Lee Underwood and her life-transforming experience with lavender.Her daughter had been dead for seven years when she stroked a piece of lavender she was harvesting and "the cloud of grief that had hung over me lifted."
Funeral Memorial Service Program
A funeral memorial service program highlights your loved one and the life that they lived. It is a known fact to be a valuable keepsake for family, friends, and acquaintances of the deceased. The program is often cherished and kept for many years after the funeral or memorial service.
10 Benefits From Making A Will
Perhaps you have been thinking for a while about making a will but have never quite found the time to get around to it; here are 10 Benefits that you will immediately get. 1. Children - If you die and don't nominate guardians for your children who are under the age of 18 then the local Social S
Funeral Program Themes
When a loved one dies, the surviving family members' concern mostly center on how they could pay tribute to the deceased. To them, organizing an unforgettable memorial service is the least they could offer to their departed loved one, sort of like a going-away present. The bereaved family now h
Choosing a Poem For a Funeral Or Memorial Service
There are many reasons one may select a poem or reading for a funeral or memorial service. A particular piece of poetry may be picked to invoke special memories of the deceased, or to honor loved ones. The reading may have been a favorite of the one who has passed on.