You have your loved one’s cremated remains back from the crematory. Now what? A lot of people struggle with what to do after the cremation is over.
Should you keep the cremated remains? Bury them? Scatter them? Do you need some help to make a decision?
Let’s find out about some great options for a final resting place.
Nothing is as stirring as a military funeral. It is a very patriotic and moving experience.
What is going to happen? Will there be a 21 gun salute? Will a rendition of Taps be played?
What is the difference between standard military funeral honors and full honors? If you don’t know what to expect, read on to find out.
But we’ll warn you – reading about a Military Honors Funeral and experiencing it are two very different feelings!
Are you or your spouse a veteran? If so, you have earned certain benefits through your service to the country.
What are burial benefits? How do you claim them? Who can claim the benefits? What other benefits can you collect?
Read on to find out all you need to know about burial benefits and how to claim them so that the veteran’s funeral is paid for.
Is it appropriate to toast a deceased loved one? The short answer is “Yes!”
But don’t stand up at the funeral with a bottle of whiskey in your hand. You will find yourself unceremoniously removed! The best place for the toast is usually after the funeral. Save your toast for the reception, or for a private family gathering.
Still, you will want to be prepared if you are called on to give a memorial toast. What should you say?
How do you collect cremated remains after cremation? What happens to unclaimed ashes?
People often have questions about how the cremation process works, plus how and when they can expect to get the ashes back. There are other questions, too: Can I have a family member pick up the remains? What if a family member tries to claim the ashes, but I don’t want them to?
We have the answers to all these and more below.
What is a witness cremation? Do you “see” everything that happens? Are you even allowed to be there when the cremation occurs?
If you have questions about witnessing a loved one’s cremation, read on. You will find out the pros and cons and make an informed decision about watching the cremation.
Living funerals are becoming quite the trend. A “living funeral” is just like a regular funeral, but with one giant twist – you’re alive.
Wait… isn’t that a total contradiction? Can you really have a funeral before you die?
And why would you want to? What’s it like, why do people do it, and what do you do if you’re invited to one?
Read on to find out exactly what this idea is, where it originated, and how you can have your own living funeral.
Today we’re going to look at inhibited grief.
Grief is a person’s response to a loss. Any loss of something you held importantly can cause a grief reaction. The whirlwind of emotions is a completely normal response to trials, tragedy, and bereavement.
But… Are you trying to avoid your pain and loss? Are you keeping yourself occupied, so you don’t think about your grief? Is your grief discouraged, impeded, restrained, or inhibited?
Read on to find out how your grief may be affecting you and those around you.
What is a committal service? How is it different from a regular funeral? What do you do if you are attending one?
Whether you’re arranging or attending a committal, you’ll want to know what it is, what to say, and what to expect.
Here’s what you need to know.
Grave rubbing is a fun hobby enjoyed by many people. But it does raise some concerns…
Is a grave rubbing legal? Does it damage the headstone?
Are there laws or regulations concerning gravestone rubbing? Are there alternative ways to do the same thing?
So many questions to be answered! Read on, friends, and find out what you want and need to know about grave rubbings!
Masked grief can be a severe form of grief and may require counseling to deal with it.
Everyone has their way of dealing with grief, whether they accept their grief and deal with it or push their grief aside.
How do you handle grief? Do you let it out and start to heal, or do you suppress it and try to heal? Are you masking or “stuffing” your grief? Let’s talk some more about this important topic.
We will all suffer grief, but we don’t need to go through it alone.
There are many options for finding help and support. Once you know the specific type of grief counseling you want or need, your web browser is a great starting point. You can type in your search bar, “grief counseling near me.”
The digital age is upon us; you don’t even have to leave your home to receive counseling. Counseling can now be done through Zoom or any video conferencing app.
But what, exactly, is grief counseling? How is counseling different from support groups? What do they talk about? And, most importantly, does it help?
Let’s learn some more.
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