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“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan: A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one -
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Losing Her Constant: A woman loses her father: an ever-present force of strength and stability in her life.
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Category Archives: Practical Tips
Our Monthly Tip: Say Goodbye with Flower Petals
A simple flower ceremony sends a loved one off with beauty and respect
Our Tip of the Month Sometimes the simplest of ceremonies is the most meaningful, and this is particularly true when someone dies. All too often, when we are searching for some way to pay homage to a loved one, we … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Write a Journal that Will Benefit Your Well-being
A hand-written record of your feelings can benefit your health
Our Tip of the Month Writing about how you feel physically and emotionally has immediate and long term benefits. You can focus on your health, grief, confusion about an issue — any conflict or stressor that’s on your mind. Letting … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Preparing for New Traditions
How to create new traditions when a loved one dies
Our Tip of the Month Traditions are rituals or events that we typically share with those we love. Traditions serve to mark time and special events, and to connect us to one another. But what happens when a person you share those … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Making a Glass Mosaic to Memorialize Your Loved One
Create a beautiful memorial for your loved ones
Our Tip of the Month A glass mosaic is a piece of art or an image made from small pieces of colored glass. Several years ago, I had a friend who was an artist who died very young. Before her death, she … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Create Handmade Invitations for Your Loved One’s Memorial
Personalized, unique invitations are easy to make
Our Tip of the Month If you’re planning a memorial service or celebration of life, you can add a personal touch to the invitations in a number of ways. If you use a professional printer, you can generally choose from … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Designate a Legacy Contact for Your Facebook Account
"Till Death Do You Part" doesn't necessarily apply to your social media profile
Our Tip of the Month A funny feeling lodged in the pit of my stomach when a recent Facebook notification suggested I send a birthday greeting to a friend who had died almost a year ago. It became even more disconcerting as celebratory wishes … Continue reading
