Swiss American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler Ross is famous for having written about the stages of grief. You may have learned about the five stages in school. But did you know that the Kubler-Ross model was developed from years of working with terminally ill patients – not the family members who
You’ll feel great peace after completing funeral planning and writing your last will and testament. Let’s focus on the second part of end-of-life planning, which should be completed as soon as you have children or accumulate assets.
What are the differences between preplanning vs at-need funeral arrangements? Let’s do a deep dive into this topic so you know which option is right for you.
We know you probably have a lot of questions about the cremation process. So we’ll answer a few of them for you – without making you feel uncomfortable. Here’s what you need to know about how a cremation chamber works.
You may have planned many special events for your loved ones throughout your life. However, planning a memorial service is a different thing altogether. Not only is it difficult to think and plan as you grieve the loss of your loved one, but you may feel added pressure to find
An obituary is not a legal document, and it’s not required. However, taking the time to write an obituary for your loved one is a lovely way to honor the deceased. Besides recording the important details of your loved one’s life, it allows you to share the memorial service details
How long have your loved one’s cremation ashes sat on a shelf in your closet? You aren’t alone. Many people struggle to decide what to do with their family members’ cremation ash. We want to teach you about one popular option: cremation glass.
Many families struggle to know what to do with their loved ones’ (or pets’) cremated remains. If your loved one enjoyed the outdoors, consider planting a “cremation tree.” The difference between a memorial tree and a cremation tree is that with the latter, the family buries part or all of the
Please accept our condolences for those who clicked on this article following the loss of a loved one. One of the goals of this blog is to provide helpful resources for those going through one of the most challenging moments of their lives. Here’s what you need to know before
We understand that most people have questions about the cremation process and cremains. However, you may not feel comfortable asking professional funeral directors these questions soon after a loved one’s death. So, here is a gentle (but forthright) discussion about what will be returned to you after your loved one
