In the Jewish faith, the community has their own customs in regard to funeral practices. Some customs are dictated by tradition while others are the result of local laws and regulations. Rabbi Joe Black has laid out the steps for family and mourners and what to expect at a Jewish Funeral Read the full article … Read more
It isn’t just the senior population that have their last wishes recorded. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the pandemic has changed the way younger people are looking at getting their affairs in order. Read the Full Article Here >>
The COPE Foundations was formed by and for parents dealing with the loss of a child. Through this free service, people can find comfort and support by being together with those who could understand. Learn More Here >>
Interested in being buried at sea? Full body sea burials are eco-friendly and affordable. This service is offered on the Southern Pacific Coast of California, but check your area to see if it is available to you. Read the Full Article Here >>
In a year when death is unavoidably top of mind, a growing number of female-founded online platforms have set out to revolutionize palliative care and digitize estate planning for those too intimidated—or outright scared—to talk about death. Read the Full Article Here >>
They are more than just pets, they are our companions and part of our family. So just because the loss isn’t human, doesn’t mean it isn’t valid. Death of a loved one is listed as the number one stressful life event and the death of our furry friends is included. Here are some suggestions to … Read more
Richard Toth thought he was prepared for the death of someone he loved for more than half a century. Then he discovered that he wasn’t. Read the full article here >>
When Charmaine Haddad’s parents were both gone, the family still had items and clothing that had belonged to their mom and dad. Charmaine’s sister, Charlotte, took her mother’s fur coat and her father’s suede one and commissioned a local craftsperson to create Christmas heirlooms. The result was a combination of Santas that the family can … Read more
Visions and vivid dreams are end-of-life experiences that are seldom talked about. They often include reunions with deceased loved ones — and can provide dying patients with profound comfort.
From every loss in Amanda Carr’s life has come a deeper understanding of the dying experience and a greater appreciation for life.
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