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How Pre-Planning Your Funeral Can Save Your Family Money
Funerals are not only emotionally difficult but they can also be very expensive. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost of a
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
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,
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
The Teeter-Totter of Resilience and Vulnerability in Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” — Criss
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
Pre-planning a funeral: Why it’s an important part of estate planning
Pre-planning a funeral is an important part of estate planning that many people overlook. While it’s not something that most of us want to think
How to Create a Personalized and Meaningful Funeral Service in Beaverton
The death of a loved one is an emotionally devastating experience, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. The funeral service is a final
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
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,
Creative and Unique Ways to Celebrate a Loved One’s Life Through a Green Burial Service
The passing of a loved one is a challenging time, and it can be difficult to know how best to honor their memory. A green
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 Different Types of Funeral Services Available for Your Family
Saying goodbye to a loved one is a difficult and emotional process, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. However, by understanding the different
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
Cremation services vs. traditional burial: Which is right for you?
When it comes to planning end-of-life services, one of the most significant decisions you’ll face is whether to choose cremation or traditional burial. Each option
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