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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...
Future Planning

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?
Saying the Right Thing at A FuneralHave 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, w...
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...
Make It Personal

5 Funeral Traditions We Love
1. Show the Spirits You Have Money to BurnChina has some theatrical ways of bidding their loved ones goodbye, but here are a couple that stand out. One funeral tradition has family members hiring performers to attract a larger number of mourners to t...
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...
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