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Cremation services vs. traditional burial: Which is right for you?
When it comes to planning end-of-life services, one of the most significant decisions you’ll face is whether to choose cremation or traditional burial. Each option
First Aid for Broken Hearts
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” —
Helping Infants and Toddlers Cope with Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. When Someone a Baby Loves Dies When someone a baby loves dies, knowing what to say or do can be
The Grief of Dementia Care Partners
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “One of the hardest things you will ever have to do is grieve the loss of a person who is
You Must Make Friends with the Darkness Before You Can Enter the Light
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
Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Teenagers Mourn Too Each year thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend
Healing Your Grief About Getting Older
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Wish not so much to live long, but to live well.” — Benjamin Franklin A simple truth is that
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
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 Handle the Financial Aspects of a Funeral Service: A Comprehensive Guide
Planning a funeral is an emotional and difficult process, and the financial aspects of a funeral service can add additional stress and uncertainty. Funerals can
How to Find Comfort and Support in a Funeral Service
A funeral service is a significant and emotional event that allows family and friends to gather to honor and celebrate the life of a loved
The environmental benefits of cremation
Environmental sustainability has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, and people are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment. This
Helping Your Family Heal After Stillbirth
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Few events in life bring about such warm and wonderful feelings of anticipation as the announcement of a pregnancy. As
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Parent Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Your mother or father has died. Whether you had a good, bad or indifferent relationship with the parent who died,
The Benefits of Pre-Planning Cremation Services
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the last thing you want your family to deal with is the stress and financial burden of
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