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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[...]

Four Burkes and A Funeral - By Christine Burke

It is often said that to really experience life, you should see it through the eyes of a child. Never is that more true than when there is a death in the family.On October 4, 2012, my father passed away expectedly unexpectedly, if that makes sense. He had been battling esophageal cancer for 9[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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247 Bath Road
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Email: sstoness@frontrunnerpro.com