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The Importance of Saying Good-Bye

When a loved one dies, you may feel reluctant to go to the funeral service and prefer to mourn alone. Funerals sometimes make people uncomfortable for a number of reasons. You may feel uneasy about...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

I Am Next in Line, What Do I Say?

Funerals can be awkward times. How do you accurately express sympathy with friends or family who have lost a loved one? It’s much worse at a memorial or the funeral itself. With the crowds of peopl...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

How to Help a Friend through the Grieving Process

Grief is a complicated process that everyone handles differently. As a friend of someone going through the grieving process, it can be difficult to know what to say or do to help. You might feel yo...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Common Misconceptions About Funeral Directors

Many people have preconceptions of those involved in funeral arrangements. Between a combination of misinformation and horror figures in pop culture, many believe that funeral directors are either ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Friday, February 26, 2016

Should I or Shouldn’t I Go to the Funeral?

Death and funerals often give rise to complicated emotions, especially if there was bad blood between you and the newly deceased. Many people are unsure of whether they should go to the funeral or ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Tips for Explaining the Concept of Death to Children

Everything has its time, and everything dies. An important part of growing up is realizing and accepting that we have but a limited time on this earth. The problem is, how do you explain this to a ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Monday, February 8, 2016

How to Plan a Celebration of Life If No Instructions Were Given

For centuries, a funeral was the end. Once the casket is underground, the story ends, and life goes on for everyone else. In modern times, however, people are beginning to realize that grief is a c...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Thursday, February 4, 2016

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What is the Most Expensive Part of a Funeral?

To explore the intricacies of funeral expenses and provide a comprehensive guide for families facing these decisions during a sensitive time, it's essential to delve deeper into the cost breakdown ...

Do I Have to Use a Burial Vault for Burial?

When planning a burial, many decisions need to be made, and one of the more common questions is whether or not to use a burial vault. This decision can impact both the cost and the logistics of a f...

Can I Have a Gathering/Visitation Without a Ceremony/Service?

In times of loss, grief can feel overwhelming, and navigating the process of saying goodbye can be challenging. Traditionally, gatherings and visitations have been accompanied by ceremonies or serv...

Visiting a Dying Loved One and Dealing with the Grief

Visiting a dying loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face. It’s a time filled with emotional turbulence, as we grapple with the imminent loss and the grief that accompanies it. ...

Navigating the Digital Beyond: Preparing for Life After Death in the Digital Age

In today's interconnected world, our digital footprints outlive us, painting a vivid portrait of our lives through social media, emails, and online accounts. As we blend the digital realm into our ...

The Unyielding Pillar: Ethics in Funeral Service

In the tapestry of human existence, few professions carry the weight of solemnity and responsibility quite like that of funeral service. As the custodians of final farewells, funeral directors stan...

What to Do When a Loved One is Nearing the End of Their Life

Nearing the end of life brings changes for everyone involved. It's a time of reflection, a reminder of the nature of our existence, and an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that define our humani...