The hardest part of talking to your parents about their funeral wishes isn't the conversation itself. It's starting it. Here's how to open the door without making it heavy.
The decision to scatter a loved one’s ashes can be a profoundly personal and meaningful way to say goodbye. Scattering can bring peace and closure while symbolizing the release of the deceased’s spirit. Whether you’re honoring their wishes or choosing a resting place that feels right, there’s much to consider. Despite what many people think, […]
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By Guest Contributor Catherine Durkin Robinson Catherine Durkin Robinson is the owner of Anitya Doula Services. She completed the End-of-Life Doula Program at the University of Vermont and is a member of the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA). What is a death doula? If the pandemic highlighted anything, it’s how important it is […]
Continue readingBy Guest Contributor Catherine Durkin Robinson Catherine Durkin Robinson is the owner of Anitya Doula Services. She completed the End-of-Life Doula Program at the University of Vermont and is a member of the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA). What is a death doula? If the pandemic highlighted anything, it’s how important it is […]
For most people, the holiday season is a time of family, friends, and joy. For those who are grieving, however, the traditions and celebrations that we usually look forward to can be stark reminders of someone who is no longer with us. The grief can be more intense and the pain sharper. Even if you […]
