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Have a Good Death: Making the Most of the Final Stages of Life
Why is it so important to understand what to expect at the end of life? Because if we know the conditions for a good death, we are more apt to prepare ourselves and the ones we love to die with dig...
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Important Tips for a Memorable Eulogy
Writing a meaningful eulogy may seem like a daunting task. You may have mixed emotions about it, too.
Part of you likely is honored by the request but you may also feel anxious and not sure how t...
Friday, January 25, 2019
An Important Conversation: Talking About Final Wishes
Sadly, many families face must deal with the situation in which a loved one passes away before his or her dying wishes are made known.
Grieving family members left behind often find themselves lo...
Friday, January 18, 2019
Choosing Hospice Care: Seven Things You Need to Know
Hospice care focuses on the quality of life rather than its length. Hospice services are used when a person can no longer be helped by curative treatments and is expected to live about six months o...
Monday, January 7, 2019
It’s Hard to Believe, but Scamming the Bereaved Happens all the Time
After the death of a loved one, you expect to feel a range of emotions such as sadness and denial. What you may not anticipate is being preyed upon by bereavement scams from con artists and fraudst...
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Here’s Why Estate Planning and Funeral Planning are Smart New Year’s Resolutions
As January approaches, most of us start thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’re determined to finally take that vacation of your dreams, lose the weight that’s been bothering you,...
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Creating Fun New Traditions for Holidays is an Effective Way of Coping with Grief
When you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, it’s not uncommon for the holiday season to lose its joy. At difficult times like these, you may feel like you want to skip your Christmas traditions c...
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Are Your Home and Car Winter-Ready? 10 Essential Winter Safety Tips
What winter safety tips can help you prepare your home and car for the challenges of hazardous seasonal conditions?
Winter weather can arrive quickly and bring real safety risks along with it. Fro...
It’s American Heart Month: Eight Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference
February is American Heart Month, a time to consider how everyday habits can support long-term health.
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, but many of th...
What Documents Do You Need Before Meeting With a Funeral Director?
What information is most helpful to have before meeting with a funeral director?
Funeral planning often begins with a conversation many people have never had before. While paperwork is part of the...
What Decisions Need to be Made During the Funeral Planning Process?
The funeral planning process requires a number of decisions, many of which need to be considered in a short period of time.
When those choices are unfamiliar, it can be hard to know what needs att...
What Are 8 Everyday Habits That Can Improve Your Health in 2026?
If you’re looking to improve your health in 2026, small daily habits can make a meaningful difference over time.
Simple, repeatable actions often have a greater long-term impact than dramatic life...
What Are the Most Important Factors to Look For When Choosing a Casket?
Choosing a casket is one of the most meaningful decisions a family makes when planning a funeral or memorial service.
For many people, this choice is rooted in deep traditions of dignity, honor, a...
Wondering What to Bring to a Funeral or Celebration of Life? Here Are 8 Comforting Choices
If you are unsure about what to bring to a funeral or celebration of life, choose something that honors the life being remembered and offers support to the grieving family.
Funerals, celebrations ...
