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“I’ll Just Remember Them the Way They Were:” The Importance of Educating Families About Keeping the “Guest of Honor” Around for the Funeral I frequently have people say to me, “I’ll just remember them the way they were.” Of course, those of us in death care should not be surprised by this reflection: After all, […]
Continue ReadingThe Healing Canvas: Processing Grief Through Creative Expression Grief is not a straight line. It comes in waves—some you expect, others blindside you. One of the hardest parts about grief is how isolating and misunderstood it can feel. But creativity, in all its forms, can offer a bridge out of that emotional fog, helping you […]
Continue ReadingSorrow is a deep emotional experience. Caregivers particularly have a hard time dealing with the death of someone they have cared for. It is usual for caregivers who care for the elderly to develop strong bonds with the people they are caring for. They could be elderly people or someone unwell. Normally, if someone […]
Continue ReadingFather’s Day is coming, and we want to share one of the great musical tributes to fatherhood ever written, Dan Fogelberg’s Leader of the Band. There are two versions below. The first is a live performance of the song with an introduction by Fogelberg from an interview. The second is a version with the lyrics. […]
Continue Reading“As a person in grief I have been told that I need to “resolve” my grief. I was so relieved to read about your concept that we don’t really resolve our grief, but we can “reconcile” it. Can you describe the difference in this terminology?” As your question suggests, “reconcile” is the term I find […]
Continue ReadingImage via Freepik If you’re here, it likely means someone you care about is going through cancer treatment, and your home is about to become more than just a place to live — it’s about to become a sanctuary. Not in the “spa music and eucalyptus candles” kind of way, but a real space […]
Continue ReadingEDITORS NOTE: DURING THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEK, WE ARE RE-POSTING THIS IN HONOR OF ALL THOSE WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THIS NATION. One of the saddest family stories of WWII was the death of the five Sullivan brothers from the USS Juneau in 1942. Below is a their story in brief, and President […]
Continue ReadingWhen a parent loses their spouse, they’re suddenly faced with a world that looks very different. The person they have built a life with is gone, and they must now navigate the changes and challenges of everyday life without them. As a child of this grieving parent, it can be difficult to know how to […]
Continue ReadingEveryone experiences grief at some point in their lives, and it usually has to do with losing someone you cared for deeply. The mourning process looks different for everyone. But, there are healthy ways to get through it and move forward. On the surface, you might not think it’s important to pay attention to your […]
Continue ReadingNurturing Silence is about self-Care Strategies for the Thoughtful Soul. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience. As an introvert, you might find traditional methods of coping overwhelming. Creating a self-care plan tailored to your needs can help you navigate this difficult time. AfterTalk explains how to build a […]
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