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Burial at Sea: Down in Davy Jones' Locker
Burial at sea is possibly one of the oldest methods for disposing of the body of the deceased. Although no records are available, this practice was probably started by the ancient mariners. This practice has, in more recent times, been used mainly by people who fought at sea. The popularity of burials at sea probably reached its height during the two World Wars, as many servicemen died[...]
The Stages of Grief
Most people know the five stages of grief, otherwise known as the "Kubler-Ross Model". The five stages include: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. Traditionally applied to people going through a terminal illness, this is often applied to dealing with the loss of a loved one. However, this model has come under criticism due to lack of scientific backing.With the[...]
10 Resources to Help Pay for a Funeral
1. THE DECEASED'S OWN RESOURCESConsult the deceased's bank and important paperwork to discover if any provisions have been made for funeral expenses. Is there an insurance policy available? Is there a savings account with a named beneficiary or some other Payable on Death (POD) bank account? Has the decedent already prepaid a funeral home, crematory or cemetery for products and[...]
When You've Got a Friend in Need
A person who is grieving the loss of a loved one is a friend in need of your caring and understanding.A very important thing to do to help a friend who is grieving over a loss is to attend the funeral. Attending the funeral and/or wake emphasizes to your friend that your friendship is very important to you, and that you will be there for them through the hard times. You also should[...]
SS4URLS TTYL (So sorry for your loss, talk to you later)
In an era where technology is an enormous factor in our daily lives - from utilizing computers for work, essay writing, networking and communicating - our social connection has been separated in physical ways, but has been increased internationally.With the funeral industry now adopting the trends[...]
Daily Grief Support by Email
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Weekly Email Tips to Support a Grieving Friend
Those grieving are in great need of support. If a close friend has recently experienced a loss, fill out the form below to subscribe to our weekly tips and find out how you can be most helpful.
