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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 Yourself Heal When Your Child Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Allow Yourself to Mourn Your child has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn.
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
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
The role of funeral directors in planning a service
Losing a loved one is never easy, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. Funeral directors play an important role in the funeral planning
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
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
How to Honor a Loved One Without a Funeral Service
When a loved one passes away, many families feel an immediate expectation to plan a formal funeral service. While traditional services are meaningful for many,
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,
Love and Grief: In Communion and Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “We are all mirrors unto one another. Look into me and you will find something of yourself as I will
Funeral Services for Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served
When a veteran passes away, it is important to honor their service and sacrifice with a respectful and dignified funeral service. Veterans and their families
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
The Different Types of Funeral Flowers and Their Meanings: A Comprehensive Guide
Funeral flowers are a traditional and meaningful way to express condolences and support to the family of the deceased. They provide comfort and beauty during
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
Mustering the Courage to Mourn
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Whatever you do, you need courage.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Loss brings uninvited pain into our lives. In opening to
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