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Helping Your Family When a Member is Dying
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. You have learned that someone in your family is dying. You want to help the ill person as well as
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
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
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
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
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
First Aid for Broken Hearts
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” —
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 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
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 Grief of Dementia Care Partners
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “One of the hardest things you will ever have to do is grieve the loss of a person who is
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 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
Why You Should Consider Pre-Planning Your Funeral Even if You Have Life Insurance
Many people believe that having life insurance is enough to cover the costs of their funeral and end-of-life expenses. However, life insurance policies often have
Helping Yourself Heal When a Baby Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Your baby has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open
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