Category Archives: Practical Tips

Our Monthly Tip: Plan a Colorful Celebration of Life

Decorating with joyous color or a memorial party can help cultivate feelings of true celebration

Our Tip of the Month The nature of a memorial party’s decorations have the power to express the personality of the person being honored. A loved one’s memorial party or celebration of life need not be a somber occasion, especially … Continue reading

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Our Monthly Tip: Offer Condolences That Honor Social Distancing

How to express sympathy and support while meeting health and safety guidelines

Our Tip of the Month Many people are grieving the loss of their loved ones or cut off from those with COVID-19 in the hospital while unable to receive physical condolences. Meanwhile, friends and family members are confronted with the … Continue reading

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Our Monthly Tip: Make a Biodegradable Ice Urn

Release your loved one's ashes in a unique and eco-friendly fashion

Our Tip of the Month DIY ice urns offer a unique and eco-friendly twist on a time-honored tradition: scattering ashes in a body of water. With the ashes frozen inside, the urn floats peacefully across the surface of the water, … Continue reading

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Our Monthly Tip: Plan a Celebration of Life in an Unusual Location

Share memories and stories in a unique location that is connected to the person who has died

Our Tip of the Month  Holding a celebration of life in an unusual location other than somewhere such as a cemetery, backyard, church, restaurant or community hall can offer a new avenue for personalized memorial services. The key is that … Continue reading

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Our Monthly Tip: Explore Dance to Cope With Grief

Finding time for movement can help you heal from loss

Our Tip of the Month If you have lost a loved one, dancing may be the furthest thing from your mind. Yet movement can be a powerful way to grapple with difficult emotions such as grief. Providing a space to … Continue reading

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Our Monthly Tip: Invite a Therapy Dog to Your Loved One’s Funeral

Therapy dogs are on staff at a growing number of funeral homes

Our Tip of The Month In the 1970s, several national therapy dog organizations emerged in the United States. These organizations registered handler and dog teams who volunteered in non-emergency environments and were trained to provide comfort and support for people … Continue reading

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