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Understanding the Costs of Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and the last thing you want is for your family to be burdened with the costs of

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

The environmental benefits of cremation
Environmental sustainability has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, and people are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment. This

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
Too Much Loss: Grief Overload and Its Causes
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. If you are feeling overwhelmed by too much loss, this article is for you. Loss and unwanted change are unavoidable
What’s Your Love Language
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Identifying and Asking for the Most Effective Grief Support for You When it comes to our mourning and how others
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

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
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 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

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

Honoring your loved one’s wishes: How to plan a cremation service that reflects their personality
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and planning their final arrangements can feel like a daunting task. However, cremation services

The Importance of Planning Ahead: A Guide to a Stress-Free Funeral in Gresham
The loss of a loved one is an emotional and stressful time. It can be especially difficult when family members are left with the burden

Exploring the benefits of choosing cremation
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging and emotional experiences in life. When a loved one passes away, planning the funeral or