How to Pay For A Funeral When There Isn’t Any Money
It is never easy when someone close to you dies. If you are left to make the arrangements it can be even harder. In the best of cases, there…
Category: How To’s & Don’t Do’s
Should You Attend the Funeral?
Funerals are a unique type of life celebration. Formal invitations are rarely (almost never) issued. Instead, information on the date, time, and place for services are passed through public…
Angel Gowns offer comfort to grieving families
Not long ago a colleague sent me an article about an organization that recycles wedding gowns into spectacular burial dresses fit for an angel. The particular program she mentioned was NICU…
10 Reasons NOT to Plan Your Funeral
Did you read that right? Yes, you did. We want you to really think about why you shouldn’t plan your funeral in advance. Chances are, you will change your…
Keep the conversation about suicide going: focus on elder suicide
NOTE: This article was originally published in September 2014. While some of the statistics may have changed, elder suicide is still a much too common problem. We urge you…
What Should I Say to the Grieving Family?
Visitations and funeral services are often confusing for the family. Take time to talk with and greet family members, even if only to share a hug and a simple…
What do you say to a friend whose spouse has passed?
What do you say to a friend whose spouse has passed? What words of sympathy can you offer? Maybe you’ve been through a similar loss yourself, so “I know…
