Supporting Children Through the Grief Process
The grief process for children varies depending on the age group, personality, family circumstances, and other factors. If you know a grieving child, here’s some information on how to help them.
Cremation Gardens: A Tranquil Final Resting Place
One of the benefits of a traditional burial is that family and friends – and the progeny of the deceased – have a permanent resting place to visit. Families choosing cremation can also opt for a permanent memorial by burying the cremated remains in a cemetery or placing their loved
Basic Cremation Costs: What to Expect
You may have heard that cremation is more affordable than burial. However, this depends on the cremation package you purchase from the funeral home. Allow us to unpack basic cremation cost options, so you know what to expect when planning a loved one's funeral. What is basic or direct cremation? When making choices for
Basic Cremation Guide: What to Know About This Service
As you plan the funeral service for a loved one, you might notice that your funeral home or cremation provider offers basic cremation services. This option is typically more affordable than other types of cremation.
Stages of Grief: Understanding the Journey of Loss
Swiss American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler Ross is famous for having written about the stages of grief. You may have learned about the five stages in school. But did you know that the Kubler-Ross model was developed from years of working with terminally ill patients – not the family members who
The Importance of Will and Testament in Funeral Preplanning
You’ll feel great peace after completing funeral planning and writing your last will and testament. Let’s focus on the second part of end-of-life planning, which should be completed as soon as you have children or accumulate assets.