Planning

Few things are more life altering than a difficult diagnosis. Whatever your normal was, it  may seem to have evaporated within minutes. When emotions around news of this magnitude set in, there can often be two main ways of reacting. The first i...

Are you looking for inspiration to choose a funeral reading that is as special and unique as your loved one? Traditional funeral readings and funeral poems aren’t always in sync with the personality and spirit of the person you want to honor. While r...

Deciding whether or not to bring your child to a funeral really depends on their age, personality, tolerance level and relationship to the person who has passed. Whatever you decide, a loved one’s passing is an important opportunity for you to teach...

First off, if you are in need of services from a funeral home right now, we’d just like to start by saying we are sorry for your loss. If you’d like to go directly to a search of providers in your area, please click here.  I’ve been in the...

1. When someone you love dies, there’s no real rush.  Whether they’ve passed at home or in the hospital, you still have time to be with them and say your goodbyes. If you’re at home and you’ve contacted a funeral provider, just tell them yo...

“Daddy, what happens when you die?” Gulp. Depending on how prepared you are for this question, your answer may range anywhere from weirdly avoidant (“Why do you ask?” or “Where did you hear that word?” or “Go ask your mother!”) to confusing(“You...