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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 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
Helping Children Cope With Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. When Someone Loved Dies Adults grieve. So do children. As an adult or child, experiencing grief means to “feel,” not
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
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 Different Types of Funeral Flowers and Their Meanings: A Comprehensive Guide
Funeral flowers are a traditional and meaningful way to express condolences and support to the family of the deceased. They provide comfort and beauty during
Dealing with the practical and emotional challenges of managing a loved one’s estate
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and managing their estate can be overwhelming and emotional. Not only do you have to navigate legal
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
When Your Soulmate Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Grief is everything we think and feel inside after someone or something we care about is taken away from us.
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
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
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,
Helping Yourself Heal When an Adult Sibling Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we
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
Embracing the Sadness of Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “In every heart there is an inner room, where we can hold our greatest treasures and our deepest pain.” —