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The differences between direct cremation and full-service cremation
When a loved one passes away, there are many decisions that need to be made quickly. One of the most important decisions is whether to
Helping a Grieving Friend in the Workplace
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. How Can You Help? A friend or acquaintance in your workplace has experienced the death of someone loved. You want
Healing Your Grief About Getting Older
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Wish not so much to live long, but to live well.” — Benjamin Franklin A simple truth is that
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
The affordability of cremation: How to save money on funeral expenses
Losing a loved one is never easy, and planning a funeral can be a stressful and emotional experience. One of the most significant concerns for
Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Historian Arnold Toynbee once wrote, “There are always two parties to a death; the person who dies and the survivors
Love and Grief: In Communion and Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “We are all mirrors unto one another. Look into me and you will find something of yourself as I will
Helping Children with Funerals
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. The Adult as Role Model and Helper A child you care about is grieving. If you, too, loved the person
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
Mustering the Courage to Mourn
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Whatever you do, you need courage.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Loss brings uninvited pain into our lives. In opening to
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 Green Burial Options for the Environment and Future Generations
As the world becomes more conscious of its impact on the environment, people are looking for more sustainable ways of doing things. One area that
The unique challenges of grieving after a sudden or unexpected loss
Grieving after the loss of a loved one can be an incredibly difficult experience, but it can be especially challenging when the loss is sudden
Understanding the Differences Between Traditional and Green Burial Options
Losing a loved one is a difficult and emotional experience. While the grieving process is unique to each individual, it is a universal experience that
Helping Children Cope With Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. When Someone Loved Dies Adults grieve. So do children. As an adult or child, experiencing grief means to “feel,” not
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