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Why Should I Think About (and Plan for) My Own Death?
First off, if you are dealing with a difficult diagnosis, please know that we are aware it may seem a luxury to ponder dying from a place of safety or distance. We believe that at any waypoint on the human journey, a healthy perspective on dying is p...
Funeral Etiquette
What Do You Say at a Funeral Service?
Have you ever been to a funeral service? If so, did you find yourself wondering what to say? Funerals can make even the most eloquent of us feel tongue-tied, as we worry about “getting it right.” But the thing is, we can get it right by just being ou...
Funeral Planning
Should I Put My Pet to Sleep?
This is not a question anyone ever wants to consider. In fact, it is one of the worst questions there is. Yet, sometimes we need to make these decisions on behalf of a beloved pet, so we’ve decided to talk about it here in the hope that it helps. And...
Funeral Etiquette
Sympathy Messages: What to Write in a Sympathy Card
A hand-written card will always be one of the most personal forms of communication. When someone you know is grieving, a hand-written sympathy card is a great way to help them understand how much the person they’ve lost was valued, respected and love...
Funeral Etiquette
How to Answer, ‘How Are You?’ When Dealing With Grief
Reminder: You are a human being. So when you’re experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one, a well-meaning “How are you?” can seem like the dumbest—or at least the most awkward—question you’ve ever heard. The truthful answer could be anything,...
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