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“Briefly Perfectly Human” by Alua Arthur: A death doula explores what it means to live life authentically while facing mortality -
Neil deGrasse Tyson Prompts Ruminations on Life & Death in New Year: The famed astrophysicist celebrates the precious nature of human existence -
“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan: A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one
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Category Archives: Practical Tips
Our Weekly Tip: Talk About Estate Planning
Sharing your estate plans with those who will be affected by them builds intimacy and trust
Our Tip of the Week: For many, estate planning is a complex and distasteful endeavour full of legal jargon and a nagging feeling that you’d rather be living your life than planning for its end. However, organizing your estate can … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Dealin
g with the Sleeplessness That Accompanies Grief
After a major loss, it can be difficult to get a good night's sleep
Our Tip of the Week: It’s typical to experience disruptions in normal sleep patterns in the first few weeks and months of grief after a major loss. You may have trouble falling asleep, find yourself waking up throughout the night, or … Continue reading
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Tagged A Good Night's Sleep: A Drug-Free Solution, Bedtime, Circadian rhythm, Comfort for Grief, Complicated Grief, Dealing with death, Dealing with Grief, Dealing with Loss and Grief, Essential oil, Grieving Guidance, Insomnia, Lavender, Lavender oil, Process of Grieving, Relax, Sleep, Sleep Aid
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Our Weekly Tip: Create Beads from Memorial Flowers
Turn memorial flowers into beautiful beads and jewelry as a way to remember and cherish your loved one
Our Tip of the Week: Flowers are a thoughtful and traditional way to cherish lost loved ones and grieve their departures. Floral arrangements have long been a way for guests at a memorial service to pay their respects and offer … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beads, create, creative, creative memorial, Flowers, Jewelry, Love, Memorial Flowers, Memorial Tips, Memories, Memory, Practical Tips
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Our Weekly Tip: Before Death: Estate Planning
How can you ease the uncertainties that can arise with settling an estate?
3 Tips to Keep in Mind During Estate Planning: 1) Gain Clarity: Understand what will need to be managed with this particular estate. Debt? Bank accounts? Real estate? 2) Embrace Proactivity: Many believe that estate planning shouldn’t be a concern … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Death Care, Dividing An Estate, Estate, Estate planning, Funeral, Income tax, Last Will and Testament, Planning, Settling an Estate, Will
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Our Weekly Tip: Take Refuge in Nature’s Tender Touch
Timeless techniques for navigating grief with natural materials
Our Tip of the Week: Spending time in direct physical contact with the elements offers a chance to slow down our troubled minds to the pace of a flower’s unfolding, to offer up our hearts to a gust of wind … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Open Mic For Sharing Memories at A Memorial Service
In addition to or instead of standard eulogies, open up the mic for family and friends to pay tribute to your loved one
Our Tip of the Week: Often the most poignant moments of a memorial service happen when eulogies are delivered or songs or poems honoring the dead are performed by loved ones. As difficult as delivering a eulogy can be, it’s … Continue reading
