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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
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 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
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
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 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 a Friend or Family Member After a Cancer Diagnosis
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. While half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes,
Cremation services and grief support: How to find comfort in a difficult time
Losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and the grieving process can be overwhelming. Cremation services offer an opportunity to create a
When Your Soulmate Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Grief is everything we think and feel inside after someone or something we care about is taken away from us.
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
The Benefits of Pre-Planning Cremation Services
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the last thing you want your family to deal with is the stress and financial burden of
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
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
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