Who Will You Be Working With at Your Loved One’s Funeral?
Whether you’re pre-planning your loved one’s funeral service or just recently lost a loved one and are now making arrangements, you’re probably realizing that there is a whole list of decisions you need to make and details you need to organize. Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming and even stressful…...
Cremation And Funeral Costs: How to Make Affordable Decisions For You and Your Loved Ones
If you’re planning a funeral, you might be wondering about the difference between cremation and funeral costs. First, it is important to note that cremations and burials both work to decompose the body; the cremation process uses heat to reduce the body to its basic elements while an in-ground burial…...
Power of Attorney: The Ins, Outs and How To’s
Appointing someone with power of attorney over your affairs can be a complex process riddled with nuances and lots of decisions to make. In this post, we’ll help you understand the different types of power of attorney and how to use them to ensure your medical and financial decisions are…...
Palliative Care vs Hospice Care: Which Option Is Best For Your Loved One?
Palliative care vs hospice care—what’s the difference? This is a common question when it comes to end-of-life care and one that we’re here to answer. Many people around the world die each day in nursing homes, hospitals, and other medical care facilities receiving treatment that doesn’t align with their wishes.…...
7 Helpful Tips for Following Funeral Gifting Etiquette
The phrase funeral gifting etiquette might sound intimidating, but giving gifts after the death of a loved one isn’t as complex as it might appear to be. When someone we know experiences a death, there’s no perfect way to ease or erase their pain, but we can offer our support…...
What to Wear to a Wake, Viewing, or Funeral Service
Funerals have historically been fairly formal events. However, like many things in Western culture, it’s not always about having the right attire, but rather showing up and showing support. That being said, there are times to dress up and times to be a bit more casual when it comes to…...
How to Write an Obituary That Honors Your Loved One
After losing a loved one, you might want—or be called upon by a family member—to write an obituary to publish in your local newspaper or online. However, writing an obituary that perfectly honors and captures the spirit of your loved one can feel like an overwhelming task in the midst…...
How Death Doulas Help People Transition from Life to Death
When most people hear the word “doula,” they think of a childbirth and post-partum coach. If you’re one of those people, you’re not wrong, but did you know that there are doulas for different life stages, including death? Many doulas help usher new life into the world, while death doulas…...
25 Moving Poems To Read at a Funeral
Most funerals include a time during the service for family and friends to speak, perform readings, play music, or sing songs to celebrate and honor a deceased loved one. If you plan on speaking, you might choose this time to share a poem. Poems are great to read at funerals…...
How to Cope With Seasonal Depression and Grief During the Holidays
For many, the holidays are a time of celebration, joy, and togetherness, but for some people, this normally cheerful time of year brings up feelings of seasonal depression and grief. This is understandable—it’s hard to feel cheerful or celebrate gathering with your loved ones when you’ve lost someone special or…...
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