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Creative Obituaries: Something More for the Loved
- By Ben Nystrom
- Published 03/8/2009
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Creative obituaries are a new spin on an old tradition In the 1500s when the printing press became more popular and widely used, obituaries began as short death notices and usually contained only the deceased's name, date of birth, death date, and cause of death
Preparing a Funeral Notice
- By Ben Nystrom
- Published 03/2/2009
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Funeral notices are necessary means of letting friends and family know about the death of a loved one Traditionally, these letters were sent out by family members or the funeral service provider in the mail to notify others of the specifics of the funeral
Burial Options: Choosing a Funeral Casket
- By Ben Nystrom
- Published 02/26/2009
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When someone close to you dies, the process of arranging a burial or memorial ceremony, as well as all the other aspects that come with the death of a loved one, can be overwhelming One aspect of planning a funeral or ceremony that should not cause you stress is deciding on the type of casket or burial vessel for your loved one
The Silent Killer
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 02/21/2009
- Death
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“Every 10 minutes someone in the US
The older one gets, the more important it is to start an open, honest discussion on end-of-life preparations with your family and doctors Most people put off discussing the tougher questions related to passing on:
--- How would I like to spend my remaining days
Planning a funeral service is no easy task, as people are weary and uncertain during such an emotional time Finding ways in which to express thoughts and feelings is difficult when there are no perfect words to say
It can be difficult to think about what your responsibilities are when you are in the midst of a crisis, but chances are you`ll still want to respond appropriately to things like sympathy flowers and letters When someone has taken the time to select something beautiful to send along and let you know that they`re sorry for what you`re going through, it`s always nice to acknowledge this
Christmas Gift Baskets: Giving a Gift Basket For a Death in the Family
- By Alice Wilkene
- Published 12/27/2008
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Gift giving is an all year round activity for people of all ages Finding original gift ideas for any occasion needs a little help from experts
Grief Support: Helping the Bereaved During the Holidays
- By Ben Herman
- Published 12/25/2008
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The bereaved need the support, encouragement and time of their family and friends during the holiday season to help calm their thought and comfort their souls The grieving often try to maintain the same level of activity as they have in past years even though they may not be mentally and physically ready to do all of the usual activities – holiday parties, family get-togethers, shopping and meal preparation
The gravesite marker is a permanent fixture; a tribute that will be seen and remembered for eternity It is therefore important to give thought to choosing the right marker for your family members
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