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Tear Bottles
Collecting your tears in a small bottle and burying them with the dead is a tradition that dates back to the Roman era, although there is reference to it cited in the Bible. The custom reappeared in the Victorian era during the 19th century when elaborate bottles decorated with silver and pewter emerged.Collecting a mourner's tears in a bottle, also called a lachrymatory, is used to[...]
Funerals 101: Educating Yourself About Funeral Arrangements
The topic of death and that of funerals isn't one that is as easily embraced as it once had been while Victorian era mourning traditions saw the embrace of funeral services and memorials, western society has since adopted a mindset of discomfort toward the topic of death. But while thinking of the[...]
Bibliotherapy: Helping Children Deal With Death
When a child loses a loved one, even if it's a pet, the child can have a difficult time understanding and accepting the loss. Just think about how hard it is for adults to come to terms with death, it's even worse for someone as innocent as a child. To help children understand and work through the[...]
What Not To Say To The Grieving
When someone you care about is grieving, your presence and sympathy alone is all that's needed to provide some comfort during this difficult time. We feel like we should find the right words to say, but knowing what not to say can be just as important. A lot of the following commonly heard phrases might seem on the surface to be "right" but can actually cause more harm to their[...]
Funeral Processions
Laws for funeral processions differ by country, and by province or state within the country. Below is a list of the most general rules of funeral processions.* All vehicles traveling in a funeral procession must be accompanied by a licensed escort. Police were formerly common, but it is now not often in the budget. Usually one escort is assigned for approximately every 10 to 12[...]
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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.
