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How pre-planning your funeral can help you create a personalized farewell
The thought of planning your own funeral can be uncomfortable and may seem like a morbid task. However, pre-planning your funeral can actually be a
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.
Honoring your loved one’s wishes: How to plan a cremation service that reflects their personality
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and planning their final arrangements can feel like a daunting task. However, cremation services
The environmental benefits of cremation
Environmental sustainability has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, and people are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment. This
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
Why pre-planning your funeral is the ultimate gift to your loved ones
When it comes to death, many people don’t like to think about it, let alone talk about it. But avoiding the topic won’t make it
Understanding the Stages of Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope After Losing a Loved One
Losing a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences anyone can go through. Whether it’s the death of a parent, child, spouse,
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
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,
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
Embracing the Sadness of Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “In every heart there is an inner room, where we can hold our greatest treasures and our deepest pain.” —
Keeping Ashes at Home: What Families Should Know
After a loved one has been cremated, one of the first decisions families face is what to do with the cremated remains. While some choose
What to Consider When Pre-Planning Your Funeral: A Step-by-Step Guide in Hillsboro
Pre-planning your funeral is an important step in ensuring that your final wishes are met and that your loved ones are not burdened with making
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
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
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