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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
Tips on Writing an Obituary
Losing a loved one can be a difficult and emotional experience, and writing an obituary can feel like an overwhelming task. However, an obituary is
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,
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
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
Exploring the options for memorializing your loved one after cremation
Losing a loved one can be an emotional and difficult experience, and finding ways to memorialize and honor their memory can be an important part
Choosing the Right Venue for a Funeral Service
Selecting the right venue for a funeral service is an essential part of the funeral planning process. The venue should provide a comfortable and appropriate
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Child Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Allow Yourself to Mourn Your child has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn.
You Must Go Backward Before You Can Go Forward
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
How to Talk to the Children and Teens in Your Life About the Newtown, CT Tragedy
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Once again we are faced with the traumatic, violent deaths of a group of innocent people, this time precious children
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 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
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
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
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