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How to find comfort and support in the aftermath of a loved one’s passing
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. Whether it’s the loss of a parent, spouse, child, friend,
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Parent Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Your mother or father has died. Whether you had a good, bad or indifferent relationship with the parent who died,
Understanding Oregon Cremation Laws: What Families Need to Know
When a loved one passes away, families are often faced with both emotional loss and unfamiliar legal responsibilities. In Oregon, cremation is a common choice,
Dealing with the practical and emotional challenges of managing a loved one’s estate
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and managing their estate can be overwhelming and emotional. Not only do you have to navigate legal
How to Handle the Financial Aspects of a Funeral Service: A Comprehensive Guide
Planning a funeral is an emotional and difficult process, and the financial aspects of a funeral service can add additional stress and uncertainty. Funerals can
Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Teenagers Mourn Too Each year thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend
How to plan a meaningful and personalized memorial service
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the idea of planning a memorial service can seem overwhelming in the midst of grief. But the
Helping Yourself Heal When Someone Loved Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Someone You Love Has Died You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the
Planning Ahead: Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Thinking About Your Funeral
While it may not be the most pleasant topic to think about, planning your funeral ahead of time can provide you and your loved ones
Helping a Friend in Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. You want to help, but you are not sure how to
Direct Cremation or Cremation With a Memorial: Choosing What Fits Your Family
Direct cremation is a simple, private cremation with no service beforehand. Cremation with a memorial or celebration of life adds a gathering, held after the
Helping Infants and Toddlers Cope with Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. When Someone a Baby Loves Dies When someone a baby loves dies, knowing what to say or do can be
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Child Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Allow Yourself to Mourn Your child has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn.
The Benefits of Pre-Planning Cremation Services
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the last thing you want your family to deal with is the stress and financial burden of
Finding the Right Words: Guidelines on how to talk to grieving children about death
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Through the years I have learned a great deal from many grieving children and their families. They have taught me
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