grief

The Problem with the Rebound

This article contains advice about getting into a rebound relationship immediately after the breakup of another broken relationship. It discusses reasons why a person should not jump right back into the dating scene before they are completely healed emotionally.

Bereavement Poetry: Meaningful Words for Memorial Services

Finding the right words to say when someone has passed away can be difficult.
This article provides insight into using poetry written for times of grief or bereavement to express feelings of
loss and love during funeral or memorial services.

How to Scatter Cremated Remains (Ashes)

Before heading out to a beautiful location to scatter your loved ones remains, you will want to read this article. While this can be a beautiful, ceremonial and a very healing way of returning a loved one to nature, it can also be a disaster. By following a few guidelines and knowing what your options are, your experience will be much more positive.

Life Trumps Death

We can’t do a lot about death. We can very much impact life – our own and others.

Sympathy Flowers – Advice from Experts

Flowers have been displayed at the time of one’s passing in nearly every culture throughout time, and their importance continues today. At funerals, wakes, memorials, and cremation services, flowers and plants are a sensitive way to commemorate the life of the departed, express heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and provide an important element of natural beauty in an otherwise somber environment…

Online Memorials: Sharing Family History and Life Stories Online

When we die, we want to leave a life story that can speak to others both now and in generations to come. This article describes how posting a life story on an online memorial service site can help celebrate a life and encourage others.

When You Cannot Attend a Memorial Service, Writing a Condolence Letter Can Help

When a friend or family member has lost someone dear to them, it is always a good idea to send a condolence letter to encourage them.
This article provides some guidelines on how to write a proper, thoughtful condolence letter to someone grieving over their loss.