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12 Stages of the Grieving Process (There’s More Than 5??)

What are the 12 stages of the grieving process? I thought there were just 5 stages of grief. Now there’s twelve?!?

If this sounds overwhelming and depressing, keep reading. The “stages of grief” are models designed to help you understand and work through grief in a healthy way.

So with a bit of understanding, I hope you’ll see that this information is a tool to help you, no matter where you’re at in the grieving process.

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Death & Heaven: Christian Books for Kids

10 Solid, Biblical Christian Books for Kids About Death & Heaven

As a Christian working in the funeral industry, I’ve noticed that there are very few solid, biblical Christian books for kids about death and heaven. At least, they are not very easy to find! As I dug around, I discovered a few absolute gems that are worth adding to your library.

If are a professional such as a pastor, counselor, funeral home employee, etc, you can use these for personal growth or to give out to families going through the death of a loved one.

If you are a parent or family member, several of these are ideal as resources to read with kids to help address grief after the death. Other books on this list will help to prepare yourself and your family for something which we will all experience at some point in this life.

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What is Disenfranchised Grief?

Disenfranchised Grief: How Unvalidated Grief Stays Hidden

Disenfranchised grief refers to any grief that goes unnoticed or unacknowledged by your family and friends, or by society at large. This type of grief also sometimes known as hidden grief or hidden sorrow.

Perhaps you feel like no one understands your grief or what you are going through. Or perhaps others think that you shouldn’t be as affected by the loss because you’re not, for example, a relative or spouse.

Plus, disenfranchised grief doesn’t always surface due to the death of a loved one. As with all varieties of grief, it can revolve around any type of loss you may be going through.

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Blue Urns: The Top 10 Blue Cremation Urns

Blue urns are the ideal final resting place for someone who truly loved the color blue. There are many blue cremation urns on the market today; these are 10 of the best. Combining top quality with beauty, elegance, unique designs, premium craftsmanship, and affordability, our list of the top 10 blue cremation urns is intended to help you find the perfect memorial for your loved one.

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Best Funeral Program Samples

Beautiful Funeral Program Examples for Everyone

Looking for some funeral program examples?

If you’re wondering what a typical funeral program should look like, you’re not alone. The best way to figure out your own outline is to check out samples of what others have done.

Here are some standard funeral program samples, outlines, and templates – including free and premium options.

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Grieving Our Pets: Now What?

Pet Grief: How to Cope When Grieving Your Fur Baby

Let’s talk about pet grief.

Pets are part of our family. They greet us every day, snuggle with us, and look to us for love, companionship, and sustenance. To be sure, the relationship we have with our pet is different from our human relationships.

But it’s just as real.

So when we say goodbye to a beautiful fur baby, the grief we feel is real, too.

In this article, we’re going to talk about how to cope when grieving the loss of a pet.

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10 Best Memorial Gifts for Loss of Daughter (+Etiquette Tips)

Today we’ll be sharing with you 10 keepsake memorial gifts for the loss of a beloved daughter.

Understandably, there are no words comforting enough for a loved one who is dealing with the pain of losing a child. Sometimes the only thing you can do to provide a little bit of peace is to offer your friend a sympathy gift along with your condolences.

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21 Classy Gift Ideas for Funeral Directors

Funeral directors are classy. Well-dressed, professional, caring, compassionate, all while being almost continuously on-call. These are the best of the best. The funeral professional you know and love – a.k.a. mortician, funeral director, undertaker, call them what you will – deserves a gift to match.

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30+ Ideas for Memorial Christmas Ornaments

35 Beautiful Christmas Memorial Ornaments

The Christmas season is here, but it is so very different without your loved one near.

Many families create a Christmas memorial ornament that honors the memory of their loved one. This is a small way to feel their much-missed presence during the special holiday time.

The right ornament often becomes one of the family’s most treasured memorial Christmas decorations.

So look back on yesterday’s memories and begin creating new ones for you and your family. These ornament provide a great way to share your love and holiday memories. Here are 35 of our favorite Christmas memorial ornaments.

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