Burial at home, while a potentially viable option in most areas of the United States, is not as simple as it may at first appear. You still have to work out the grave site, memorial headstone, and so on and prepare your family for what happens before the burial itself. This can be especially tricky if your family is squeamish or unlikely to bear up under having to prepare human remains for burial well.…
Read More »No matter what you say at a funeral, you cannot make everything okay again. Mourners are going to still be dealing with an enormous loss no matter what happens at the funeral. However, by truly being there for your grieving loved one and offering some kind, simple sentences to help soothe the pain, you can make the day more bearable for those who are suffering. Say, “I am concerned about your pain and care so much for you.…
Read More »Knowing the right words to say after a friend has suffered a loss can be challenging. Although you want to be there for him or her, you can feel helpless because you do not know how to help. If you have a friend struggling with loss, here are some ways you can help him or her cope. Recognize You Cannot Fix the Situation For many people, when someone they love is suffering, their first reaction is to look for a way to fix the problem causing the pain.…
Read More »The loss of a loved one affects each person differently. Some people are able to manage their grief and return to their everyday lives without disruption. Others need more time to cope and some even need help with managing their symptoms. Here are some tips to help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Talk to Family and Friends Your family and friends are one of the best resources that you have to overcome your grief.…
Read More »At-home burial can be done in a variety of ways. You don’t have to have all the funeral preparations done at home, and you don’t have to have the casket and headstone ready beforehand either. In fact, you may even wish to get some professionals involved in the funeral process even if you wish to have some or all of the funeral preparations and the funeral itself at home. Here are three reasons why you may wish to contact a funeral home during this time.…
Read More »There is a lot of formality that goes into burying a veteran or scattering his or her ashes. If you are the surviving spouse of a veteran, there are a lot of decisions to be made. Some funeral homes offer veterans funeral packages to take some of the heavy burdens and decisions out of this sorrowful time for you. As such, you may know exactly what you are looking for, and the best veterans funeral packages should offer all of the following.…
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