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What Happens If There Is No Will or Written Wishes?
When someone dies without leaving a will or any written instructions, families are left to make deeply personal decisions with very little guidance. It happens
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
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
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
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
The Misconception of the Funeral as a Rite of Closure
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Raise your hand if you’ve heard that funeral ceremonies help you achieve “closure.” It’s a common misconception. When someone we
Healing Your Grief About Getting Older
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Wish not so much to live long, but to live well.” — Benjamin Franklin A simple truth is that
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
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,
You Must Make Friends with the Darkness Before You Can Enter the Light
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement or situation that is in fact often true. The paradox of mourning we
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,
How to Talk to the Children and Teens in Your Life About the Newtown, CT Tragedy
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Once again we are faced with the traumatic, violent deaths of a group of innocent people, this time precious children
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 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.
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