Palliative care and hospice care have a common purpose: to provide compassionate care and relief from pain and stress to people with serious, life-limiting illnesses. But the goals of each are different. Read on for more information regarding the differences between palliative and hospice care.
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When you’ve lost your life mate, it’s often an effort just to get through the day. In your grief and sadness, you may feel shock, anxiety, fatigue, depression, even anger at your partner for dying. Read on for tips on coping iwth the loss of a spouse or partner.
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For adults, losing a loved one is disorienting and difficult to accept. But for children, who are still experiencing so many new life lessons, it’s far more so, affecting their sense of security.
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Did you know that as of April 2019, physician-assisted death has become legal in eight states and Washington, D.C.? Read on for information regarding the arguments in favor and opposition of physician-assisted death.
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Considering writing an “Ethical Will”? Read on for tips on what to include and how writing one can help your family for generations to come.
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When a loved one is dealing with loss, it can be difficult to find the right words and actions to comfort them. Read on for tips and ideas to help friends and family through their grief.
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Losing the one person who has known you as long as you’ve been alive can be profound and life-changing – and felt most deeply on Mother’s Day, when the proclamations of love with flowers, special brunches, and cards are seemingly inescapable reminders of your mom’s absence. That can intensify your sense of loss and isolation, or bring up feelings of grief all over again.
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Have you begun preplanning your final arrangements? Read on to better understand the importance of preplanning as well as tips on how to get started.
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Did you know that according to Consumer Reports, at least $1 billion in benefits from misplaced or forgotten life insurance policies are waiting to be claimed by their owners? Read on for more information.
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A big part of planning your final arrangements includes finding and maintaining important documents. But where should you store such documents? Read on for more information.
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Published: November 5, 2021
Virtual funerals have become increasingly common during the COVID-19 pandemic due to social distancing and restrictions on air travel. They are similar to traditional in-person funerals but are live-streamed on platforms such as Facebook, Skype, and Zoom. These platforms make it possible for anyone worldwide to view a funeral from their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
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Due to the global pandemic, people worldwide have had to cancel, reschedule and alter major life events to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to limits on social gatherings, the pandemic has increased travel restrictions for air and bus travel, making it difficult for friends and family to travel for funerals. In response
Read More »Published: October 11, 2021
When the loved one of a friend or family member passes away, it can be tough finding the right gift to let the surviving person and their family know that you’re thinking about them during a difficult time. So whether you’re overwhelmed with the recommendations you’ve found online or have no clue where to start,
Read More »Published: August 11, 2021
When a loved one passes away, it’s common for their remains to be cremated and shipped to the surviving members of the family or friends. In some cases, these remains are not shipped with an urn. When this occurs, many people opt to purchase an urn separate from where their loved one was cremated. But
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