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Should I Attend the Visitation or the Funeral?

Published: June 24, 2022

Close family and friends of the person who died will likely attend the visitation and funeral service. Others may attend both or may need to or prefer to attend one or the other but not both....READ MORE

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What to Do with Funeral Flowers

Published: June 17, 2022

Flowers and funerals have been linked since the earliest times. One hundred thousand years ago at Qafzeh in Israel, possibly the world’s oldest intentional burial site, there is evidence flowers were placed on the graves. Why flowers? Maybe they were placed on top of buried remains to disguise the scent of decay and di...READ MORE

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What to Do When Someone Dies

Published: June 10, 2022

When someone dies unexpectedly at home you will call 911. If there is an advance directive you will want to have it in hand otherwise, it is standard procedure for paramedics to attempt to resuscitate the individual. Transportation to a medical facility will likely take place. By way of preparation, if you have signed...READ MORE

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Three Things to Include in Your Funeral Plan

Published: June 3, 2022

Many people plan their own funeral in advance. They keep their plan on file at the funeral home of their choice so that everyone in their family knows exactly what to do when they die. Others choose a more informal route and just tell their kids what they would like to have done. In either case, there are three things...READ MORE

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Top Three Priorities for Those Who are Grieving

Published: May 27, 2022

When a person is in the midst of grief, taking care of themselves can get lost in the mayhem. There really are so many things to do. Eating well, exercise, and even sleep just don’t seem that important. The reality is that grief takes a lot of energy. Self-care might just be the most important item on the agenda....READ MORE

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Should I Attend the Visitation or the Funeral?

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