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The Grandfather Clock
I spent Thanksgiving with my family on my parents' one-acre property in the country.My dad was born in the house where my mom still lives.He also died in that house just over one year ago.
Top 5 Regrets People Make On Their Deathbed
I was on the internet the other day having a little read, you know what it's like. You start reading something, click a link to something else and then for the next 30 min you are going link to link reading about various different things!Well during one of these sessions I stumbled across somet
Acknowledging The First Anniversary Of A Loved One's Death
The natural grieving process is a lot longer than most people expect it to be. Experiencing the significant loss of a close relative or friend for the very first time is nothing short of devastating. After a year of toggling between deep sorrow and a hollow emptiness, many people begin to wonder if
A Child's Concept of Death And A Parent's Role in Making Them Cope
The concept of death and how their children would cope with it could be a major concern for parents.Thankfully, there are scientific guidelines for each developmental phase on a child's life that would help a parent understand what their children think about when the subject of death comes up.H
Funeral Poems for a Grandmother
Grandmothers are special people. For the most part, they are warm and caring individuals who love their grandchildren! Some children are raised by their grandmother rather than a parent and this makes them even more special. When they pass away due to illness or old age, it can be difficult to find
Stages of Dying: How to Show You Care
There is a roughly predictable sequence of events that occurs in the last few days of life, as the body systems shut down. While knowledge of the steps of the process may not be intuitive, you can take comfort in knowing that what to do and say often is. The particular caring you can provide at this
Get Some Help With Funeral Planning
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, then you may need a little help with funeral planning. Take advantage of the help that everyone offers you during this time, so you can get through it in one piece.
How to Cope With Pet Loss
For most people, they find the kind of friendship and companionship that they have been longing for in the form of their pets. In fact some people are closer to their pets than they are with their human friends because they know that friends can be very loyal, more loyal than other people can be. It
Death - Are You Having Trouble Accepting Death?Let the Angels Help
Are you having trouble accepting death? Death doesn't always mean dying. It could mean the end of a job or the end of a relationship. Each situation affects us in some way and means the end of life as we know it. If you can't handle it on your own, you need help. Sometimes, you don't
Obituary Writing Guide
An obituary documents the life of the deceased, informs the public of death and gives information about funeral and memorial arrangements. The goal is to pay respect and honor to those who have died, while notifying the public of his or her death. This article will give useful tips to help you get s
Cemeteries - An Important Step Towards Burial
The death of a cherished one is a difficult obstacle to overcome. Grieving is a process that takes time to manage and you want to send your loved one off with esteem, dignity and love... Where will the passed be buried and is burial in a cemetery the right choice?
Choosing the Right Memorial and Funeral Gifts
While going through the loss of a loved one, finding ways to keep their memory alive can help immensely in the healing process. Creating the right memorial and funeral gifts to share with others who are grieving is a kindness that will long be remembered.
Consumer Protection Regarding The Purchase Of Embalming And Cremation Services
Recognizing the vulnerability of consumers who are forced to contact a funeral home after the death of a loved one, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission promulgated a set of laws which have come to be known as the "Funeral Rule". Two common services provided by funeral homes, embalming and cr
When Death Comes to Your Family
When Death comes to Your Family it is not something you plan on. You might think that you are ready for anything. I know firsthand that you never expect to lose a child.My Son has been gone 10 years and I still see things that I want to tell him about.
Overcoming Fear of Dealing With Dying
Many times, you can request and complete a questionnaire from a mortuary, this will help you understand the number of choices and decisions that the person responsible for your funeral must face. That person could be a spouse, a child, a friend, or several family members. Without a funeral plan, tha
The Importance of a Pre Arranged Funeral
What do you need to know to relieve the emotional distress that your family will need? How can a pre arranged funeral help you ensure that your wishes will be followed? Read to find out more.
What You Want to Know About Cremation
Cremation is now an increasing used alternative to burial. Cremation is the incineration of the remains-- where the body is taken and placed in a specially designed furnace with intense heat that reduces the body to bone fragments and ashes within a few hours.
Churchyard Regulations
Useful information on churchyard regulations. A must read before buying a headstone or memorial.
A Funeral Plan Removes the Burden From Your Family
Developing a funeral plan helps alleviate the pain associated with passing. By planning ahead, you can prepare for details to be handled the way you want so that your loved ones can move forward appropriately.
Expected or Unexpected Death: How You Can Deal With and Overcome Grief
The hardest thing any person in this world has to deal with is the loss of a loved one. It can be difficult to go through life knowing that the person you knew in your life is no longer with you. How can you move on with your life, knowing that they're no longer with you? How can you move on wi