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Planning A Funeral Sendoff is Not Just for Older People
No one talks about their imminent death. Death is that taboo most people tuck under the rug and pretend isn't there. Death is shunned. Death is he-who-shall-not-be-named. Death – well it happens, whether you want it to or not.One day we all end up taking the dirt nap, kicking the bucket, or[...]
How One Caisson Horse Helps Grieving Children
Back in May 2010 a children's book known as Klinger: A Story of Honor and Hope appeared on bookshelves. It was the endearing story of young horse dreaming of fame as a racehorse but soon finds himself enlisted to perform funeral honors for fallen heroes while bringing comfort to their families.The story not only received numerous accolades from within the publishing community, which[...]
A Companion for the Journey through to Death
For a myriad of cultures midwives have served as healers for their communities. They were revered for their wisdom and healing power; they tended the sick, the dying and the birthing mothers within their community during a time when the standardized medical profession was at its beginnings of being favoured. Now, with an increase in the midwifery profession, a new movement has been[...]
The Importance of Funeral Education
One of the most overwhelming and often overlooked topics of discussion when it comes to funeral planning is the cost of paying for a funeral memorial. While everyone knows that funeral homes exist and that they play an important part in remembering a loved one, death and funeral planning are seldom considered until the time of actual need.When it comes to any product or service,[...]
How to Determine Burial Location
There's a trend in the funeral industry and it starts with the roughly 76 million Baby Boomers who are approaching their retirements. It's a big wave, but the focus isn't simply on how they'll retire, but in planning ahead for the inevitable and this means choosing their final resting places ahead of time – a decision that will spare loved ones the need to make difficult decisions[...]
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