"How do I explain this to my kids?" I find that many parents do not know how to talk to kids about death. I worked in bereavement care at a funeral home for fourteen years caring for children and their families when death occurred.While my major focus was on people, I often received phone

Having to look at different funeral homes for a deceased loved one is not something anyone looks forward to. Even though you may find it hard to focus during this time, the more you research and prepare yourself for the task, the more money you can save by making the best final arrangements.

Cremation has been on a rise since the price of burial and full funeral has been rising for the past few decades. Now instead of spending upwards of $4000 dollars people are looking to cremation as their way after life. It is a much cheaper and available option. There are many benefits of a crematio

Dying is a process and although not every person experiences the same physical changes as they move toward death there are enough similarities that you can know when the end is getting closer. It is hard to witness these changes but being aware means you are better able to help and to offer love rig

The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. When you have lost a loved one, the holidays can be filled with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow. After the loss of my mother, the first Thanksgiving and Christmas were filled with a sense of displacement.

Finding strategies for coping with death and dealing with funeral arrangements is a very proactive way to take your mind off of your loss. Most people, however, do not feel like doing anything. The numbness and pain of mourning can leave many individuals feeling drained.

Many mortuaries are opting to automate many of the day to day tasks associated with this type of business. One task in particular is in the production of funeral programs. Mortuary software has come a long way since its inception.

There are many overwhelming aspects to handle when a loved one passes away. One of the biggest tasks you'll face right off the bat is planning the cremation service, if your loved one made it clear that they wanted their remains cremated upon their death. It may seem like an overwhelming amount

With the current UK mortality rate standing at around 500,000 annually, studies have revealed that two thirds of us would wish to die at home rather than in hospital or in a care home. Unfortunately, contrary to our wishes, the facts show that 60% of people actually die in hospital.

When a loved on passes away it can leave you with a broken heart. The last thing that a person needs when arranging cremation service for a loved one is running into a hassle about having the ashes spread or getting caught up in a lot of red tape.

Have you ever tried preparing a funeral for a deceased loved one? Then you probably are aware that it entails a lot of expenses. You need to pay for the funeral home that would render service to your departed loved one and then you have to pay for some other funeral resources.

The client, a remodeling contractor, described a breakthrough in my grief counseling with him. It came to me this morning, while drinking my morning coffee. I am in the midst of the biggest remodeling project of my life! Big parts of the life I built together with my wife no longer fit.

Cremation is increasing in popularity as an option for end of life. One of the benefits of cremation is that it offers several options for preservation of the ashes. This article offers several suggestions for cremation keepsakes.

If you don't offer video tributes as part of your funeral home services, you may have to deal with your client family's exasperation with the outside production house that is apparently going to miss the deadline. Save yourself the headaches and look into funeral software!

Today people do not want to thinking about passing on or losing any of their loved ones. However there will always be a day that you will need to say goodbye to someone you love because of illness, an accident or simply the aging process. When you need to do this, you will also need to consider the

Spring is a time that often marks change in people's lives. Whether it's moving house, a new baby or a career progression or change, these significant life changes can be an ideal opportunity to write or review a will.

Funeral webcasting is cutting edge technology which allows client families, in a private and secure manner, to view a memorial service over the internet. The mourner can view the memorial live as it is happening or delayed. If the service is being held at a time that conflicts with other obligations

When someone we know dies, we have an urgent need to "DO SOMETHING----ANYTHING!" We find ourselves wringing our hand, afraid we might cause more hurt.Not knowing how to show our love and concern, we may opt for doing nothing rather than "intruding on their grief." I'd like t

Death is inevitable. It's a reality in life and something that should not be feared by people. It's just that we don't know when it will happen.

This is a memorial that I wrote about my father, who died a little over a year ago. I did it for all of his friends and family who were not able to attend his memorial. Thanks,Paul Jr.