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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
Why Direct Cremation Is Becoming More Popular in Oregon
Across Oregon, more families are choosing direct cremation as an alternative to traditional funeral services. This growing preference reflects changes in family values, financial considerations,
How to Create a Meaningful Eulogy for a Loved One: A Comprehensive Guide
A eulogy is a tribute to the life and legacy of a loved one who has passed away. It is a public declaration of love
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
The benefits of memorializing a loved one through charitable giving
Losing a loved one is never easy, and finding ways to cope with that loss can be a difficult process. One way that many people
The Different Types of Cremation Services Available to Families
Losing a loved one is never easy, and planning their final arrangements can be a difficult and emotional experience. One of the decisions you’ll need
Will I Befriend My Feelings Or Will I Deny, Repress, Or Inhibit Them?
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “I don’t have to go in search of the pain of grief—it finds me. It’s when I deny or insulate
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
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
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
Showing Dedication & Appreciation to Our veterans
Care Cremation Services serves as a Community Partner of We Honor Veterans, an innovative program developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in
Helping Yourself Heal During the Holiday Season
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of someone loved. Rather than being times of family
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
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,
Veterans Burial Benefits
Burial benefits available for veterans may include a burial flag, government headstone, marker or medallion, and a presidential memorial certificate, at no cost to the
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