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Top Reasons Why You Should Consider Pre-Planning Your Funeral: A Comprehensive Guide
Pre-planning your funeral can be a difficult and uncomfortable topic to think about, but it’s an important step to ensure that your final wishes are
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Funeral Service
Losing a loved one is never easy, and planning a funeral service can be a daunting task during such a difficult time. However, with proper
Helping Yourself Heal When Someone You Care About Dies of a Drug Overdose
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A friend or family member has died of a drug overdose. Death and grief are always hard, but when someone
The Basics of Cremation Services: What You Need to Know
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and planning end-of-life services can be overwhelming. Cremation services are a popular choice for many people due
You Must Say Hello Before You Say Goodbye
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement or situation that is in fact often true. The paradox of mourning we
Why Choose A Final Resting Place for Your Loved One
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. When a loved one dies, many important decisions must be made. How the person’s body will be cared for and
Helping Your Family Heal After Stillbirth
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Few events in life bring about such warm and wonderful feelings of anticipation as the announcement of a pregnancy. As
Funeral Services for Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served
When a veteran passes away, it is important to honor their service and sacrifice with a respectful and dignified funeral service. Veterans and their families
Helping Your Family Heal after Miscarriage
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Miscarriage is a Significant Loss It is normal and natural to hurt deeply after miscarriage. While others may imply or
Understanding the Stages of Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope After Losing a Loved One
Losing a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences anyone can go through. Whether it’s the death of a parent, child, spouse,
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.
Coping with Grief and Loss after a Funeral Service
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. After a funeral service, it’s normal to experience a
Embracing the Sadness of Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “In every heart there is an inner room, where we can hold our greatest treasures and our deepest pain.” —
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
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Spouse Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Few events in life are as painful as the death of your spouse. You may be uncertain you will survive
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