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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: The Portrait Candle
A DIY portrait candle instantly personalizes a memorial ceremony or celebration of life
Our Tip of the Week: There’s a reason candles are (often) a staple of memorial or celebration-of-life ceremonies. The second you enter the place of ceremony, a candle draws you in with its subdued, quiet warmth. Creating a portrait candle … Continue reading
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Tagged Candle, Celebration of Life, Death, DIY candle craft, Memorial decoration, Memorial Idea, Picture Candle
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Our Weekly Tip: New Year — New Estate Plan?
Make it an annual tradition to go over your estate plan -- you may be surprised at the changes you'll make!
Our Tip of the Week: Making a good estate plan means being aware of the changes happening in your life. An estate plan is certainly subject to evolve due to those changes — but you have to make sure you’re … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: A Scent to Soothe Bereavement
Invite the comforting smell of cinnamon into the home of a loved one going through the stages of grief
Our Tip of the Week: The smell of cinnamon abounds throughout the holiday season, bringing cheer and warmth to any environment (especially when coming from the oven). But aside from these happy associations, have you ever wondered why cinnamon is … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: A Cherish Ornament
You don't have to celebrate Christmas to create an ornament that can express your bereavement this season
Our Tip of the Week: For those wanting to express bereavement from the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time to get through. Creating an ornament that can help you cherish and visualize your love for … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas DIY, christmas ornament craft, Grief, Grieving craft, Stages of Grief
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Our Weekly Tip: A Modern Memorial Wreath
Trade in flowers for something a little more contemporary at your next funeral: a memorial wreath of succulents
Our Tip of the Week: White flowers are the standard go-to for any memorial or celebration of life ceremony. But why not try something new? We particularly like the idea of creating a succulent wreath as a centerpiece or take-home … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Estates, Spouses and The Limits of “Tax Free”
A few things to consider about leaving a portion of your estate -- tax-free -- to a spouse
Our Tip of the Week: Everything you leave to a spouse after you die is tax-free – which, naturally, means a big tax break. But your children may end up paying the price, what with your foregoing the ability to … Continue reading
