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The Importance of Self-Care During the Grieving Process
Losing someone we love is one of the most difficult experiences any of us will face. Grief can be overwhelming and all-consuming, and it can
Funeral Service Etiquette in Oregon City: What to Expect and How to Behave
Funeral services are a time for family and friends to come together to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one. It’s important to
How to Create a Personalized and Meaningful Funeral Service in Beaverton
The death of a loved one is an emotionally devastating experience, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. The funeral service is a final
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
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
Helping a Grieving Friend in the Workplace
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. How Can You Help? A friend or acquaintance in your workplace has experienced the death of someone loved. You want
Creative and Unique Ways to Celebrate a Loved One’s Life Through a Green Burial Service
The passing of a loved one is a challenging time, and it can be difficult to know how best to honor their memory. A green
Creative and Unique Ideas for Honoring a Loved One in a Funeral Service: A Comprehensive Guide
The loss of a loved one can be a deeply emotional and challenging experience, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. It can be
Will I Befriend My Feelings Or Will I Deny, Repress, Or Inhibit Them?
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “I don’t have to go in search of the pain of grief—it finds me. It’s when I deny or insulate
Showing Dedication & Appreciation to Our veterans
Care Cremation Services serves as a Community Partner of We Honor Veterans, an innovative program developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Spouse Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Few events in life are as painful as the death of your spouse. You may be uncertain you will survive
Mustering the Courage to Mourn
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Whatever you do, you need courage.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Loss brings uninvited pain into our lives. In opening to
Finding the Right Words: Guidelines on how to talk to grieving children about death
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Through the years I have learned a great deal from many grieving children and their families. They have taught me
The differences between direct cremation and full-service cremation
When a loved one passes away, there are many decisions that need to be made quickly. One of the most important decisions is whether to
The Basics of Cremation Services: What You Need to Know
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and planning end-of-life services can be overwhelming. Cremation services are a popular choice for many people due
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