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What’s Your Love Language
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Identifying and Asking for the Most Effective Grief Support for You When it comes to our mourning and how others
Cremation services and grief support: How to find comfort in a difficult time
Losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and the grieving process can be overwhelming. Cremation services offer an opportunity to create a
Helping a Friend or Family Member After a Cancer Diagnosis
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. While half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes,
Exploring the benefits of choosing cremation
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging and emotional experiences in life. When a loved one passes away, planning the funeral or
Veterans Burial Benefits
Burial benefits available for veterans may include a burial flag, government headstone, marker or medallion, and a presidential memorial certificate, at no cost to the
The Different Types of Funeral Services Available for Your Family
Saying goodbye to a loved one is a difficult and emotional process, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. However, by understanding the different
Funeral Services for Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served
When a veteran passes away, it is important to honor their service and sacrifice with a respectful and dignified funeral service. Veterans and their families
How to Support a Friend or Family Member Who is Grieving
Grief is a complex and challenging experience that everyone goes through at some point in their lives. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one,
Helping Yourself Heal When Someone You Care About Dies of a Drug Overdose
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A friend or family member has died of a drug overdose. Death and grief are always hard, but when someone
How to Choose the Right Funeral Home for Your Pre-Planning Needs
Choosing the right funeral home for your pre-planning needs is an important decision that can have a significant impact on the quality of service you
The importance of selecting a reputable and compassionate cremation service provider
When you’re planning a cremation for a loved one, it’s important to choose a reputable and compassionate cremation service provider. This decision will impact the
The benefits of memorializing a loved one through charitable giving
Losing a loved one is never easy, and finding ways to cope with that loss can be a difficult process. One way that many people
Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Historian Arnold Toynbee once wrote, “There are always two parties to a death; the person who dies and the survivors
You Must Say Hello Before You Say Goodbye
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement or situation that is in fact often true. The paradox of mourning we
Understanding the Differences Between Traditional and Green Burial Options
Losing a loved one is a difficult and emotional experience. While the grieving process is unique to each individual, it is a universal experience that