The process of planning your own funeral or end of life services may seem intimidating or a bit undesirable, however, that does not have to be the case. This article will hopefully give you a better understanding of how it works and why people are deciding to do it these days. If any of the following statements descri...READ MORE
When you are trying to comfort a bereaved friend, words do not always come easily. Sometimes your heart is in the right place, but your words… well they may do more harm than good if you are not careful. Whether you are attending a funeral for a relative, a loved one of one of your close friend’s or some other acquain...READ MORE
Exercise may not extinguish grief but it can play a valuable role in helping people adapt to loss. Physical activity releases brain chemicals such as endorphins, which help to relieve discomfort and boost our mood. Although grief is not the same as depression, 'complicated grief' - a form of bereavement that t...READ MORE
If you know someone or have a friend who has lost a loved one, one of the most thoughtful and popular ways to show sympathy and offer condolences is to send the deceased’s loved ones a meal. Through this thoughtful act, it lets the family know they are in your thoughts and it relieves them of the burden of shopping fo...READ MORE
Planning a funeral, a memorial service or a celebration of life is never easy. It is, however, a task that most people will encounter at some point in their lives. We’ve come up with three common funeral challenges that you can avoid making, whether you're preplanning a service for yourself or after the loss of a...READ MORE