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Helpful guidance for planning, comparing services, and supporting families.
How to Get Through Life as an Adult Orphan
Losing family members at any stage of your life will inevitably change your life, your traditions and the dynamics of your relationship with other family members. Maybe your mom acts as the strong glue between you and your estranged sister. Or, maybe your father is the reason why you go fishing every summer. Either way, losing a loved one will definitely affect a lot of aspects in your life.
Savings Tips You Need to Try Now
Saving money is one of the most detrimental life skills that you must master especially now that we’re facing financial difficulties brought by the pandemic. If you’re new to the art of saving money, the first day can come by as a breeze. However, you’ll be tempted to take these savings out for a shopping spree, a day out with friends or splurging yourself with some good food.
Pre-need Funeral Plans Vs. Funeral Insurance
There are only two constant things in this world. First, you have change. Second, you have death. While the talks of death may come across as taboo or undesirable for many, this shouldn’t affect one’s decision making regarding its financial aspect.
Do Arts Help Us With Grief?
The onset of the pandemic shifted the world’s entire view in a 360-degree turn. Our normal way of living has been challenged and strategically re-arranged to fit the virus’ demands. One of the greatest devastations of the pandemic is the lives it claimed and the anxiety it brought not only to the people but to the psychological, emotional, economic and political aspects of the world.
Music and Grief: How it Helps with Your Emotions
Music is an element of life. This element of life has integrated cultures, traditions, lectures and even our emotions. With the right melody, harmony and words, emotions are invoked whenever, wherever. As such, there have been extensive researches on how music helps in our wellbeing, our mental capacity, and physical performance.
Stories of Grief and Loss of Medical Frontliners
Nowadays, our medical frontliners have become the face of the pandemic. They embody the best of what humanity has to offer and at the same time, they are the tragic collateral damage of healthcare systems that are corrupt and broken a long time ago.
Funeral Directors and How They Adapt to the New Normal
In this article, we’ll be reading one funeral director’s experience of navigating through the risk of the pandemic, offering heartfelt services and coping with the pain they experience as they are the last responders of grief, loss and burden.
Managing Grief on Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is here again and we can witness flowers, cakes, balloons and all things bright as we honor great mothers from all around the world. However, for some families that lost their moms, this day is a constant reminder that their beloved is forever lost and they can only reminisce of their time and memories.
Tips to Start Grave Gardening
The spaces for tombstones and graves have always been an area for mourning and sadness. It reminds us of what we have lost and that it will never return. The good thing is, there is a discovery that comes at play when it comes to these lonely spaces. And, this is the art of grave gardening.
Growing Your Facebook Page Organically
When it comes to technological integrations, funeral and memorial homes don’t seem to have a synergy that other industries proudly display. However, this shouldn’t be a hindrance for these businesses to utilize the full potential of social media platforms.
Dealing with Survivor's Guilt
When a tragedy hits, we may find ourselves thankful for the chance. Other times, we may feel the unwanted guilt it brings. A survivor is always grateful for the chance of life. However, as he darts through the course of life, he will remember the tragedy in details and will always wonder, the could haves and the what ifs.
Easter Recipes that are Easy and Delicious
The joy of Easter is upon us again and one way of celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection is through heartwarming meals that everyone will love. Because cooking should be fun, easy and engaging for everyone in the family, we compiled our top picks and recipes for Easter meals that is perfect for your heart’s desire.