Planning
Grief & Loss

How to Choose a Therapist
When dealing with grief, sometimes it’s just not enough to talk to family members and close friends about how you’re doing. You get into a cycle of dumping your problems onto others without feeling any real relief. If you’re beginning to feel like th...
Funeral Planning

What to Do When a Dog or Pet Dies
Speaking from experience, there are not many things more awful than the death of a sweet pet. How can we ever do without their innocence, their exuberance, their unconditional love or their commitment to always living purely in the moment? This may b...
Funeral Etiquette

Should I Bring My Child to a Funeral?
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...
Funeral Planning

How to Choose a Funeral Home
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...
Funeral Planning

6 Things You Might Not Think to Ask When Planning a Funeral
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...
Funeral Planning

Talking to Kids About Death
“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...
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