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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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Categories
Category Archives: Practical Tips
Our Weekly Tip: Decorations for Ash Scattering
Decorate the receptacle of your loved one to create a beautiful, personal memorial experience
Our Tip of the Week: Funerals, memorials, celebration of life ceremonies — they may be difficult to get through, but eventually you will be able to remember these events and take comfort in the love and support that abounded from … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Memory Box for Those Grieving
Creating a memory box can help you work through your grief
Our Tip of the Week: One good thing you can do as you grieve is filter it through a creative outlet. When someone we love dies, the stability of our emotional state takes quite a beating — in one moment … Continue reading
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Tagged Grief, Grieving, Loss of a Loved One, memorial box, Memory box, memory DIY, Stages of Grief
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Our Weekly Tip: Plant a Tree at a Memorial
Honor life and death with a living monument
Our Tip of the Week: Make the memory of your loved one live on while helping the Earth at the same time. Give young trees or tree seedlings to the attendees at the memorial so they can watch their trees growing … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, honoring loved ones, Life, Memorial, Memories, monument, reforestation, tree
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Our Weekly Tip: Estate Planning During the Holidays
What better time to talk about something that concerns the whole famiy: death and estate planning
Our Tip of the Week: San Francisco’s O’Grady Law Group raised a pretty good question this month: Why not bring up the topics of death and estate planning during the holiday season? It is, after all, the one time of … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Estate planning, Estate Planning Tips, Holiday tips, Tips
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Our Weekly Tip: ‘Words of Wisdom’ Memorial Board
Create a beautiful memorial centerpiece by collecting the 'words of love' from someone who has died
Our Tip of the Week: There are days when the words of a co-worker, friend or even family member won’t suffice. Moments when we’re hurting and craving the comfort of a loved one who is no longer with us. In … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: “Love Box” for Children in the Stages of Grief
An easy healing craft to help kids express their grief
Our Tip of the Week: There are plenty of DIY activities out there for those who are grieving – remembrance quilts, balloon releases, etc. But what about activities specifically made for children in the stages of grief? It’s important to … Continue reading
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Tagged Art therapy, Children, Children in grief, Death, Grief, Grieving, Grieving kids, Heart, Stages of Grief
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