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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
Memorial Idea for Ashes: Flower Heart
Scatter the ashes of your loved one beside a heart shaped floral arrangement
3 Tips for Your Own Floral Heart Ceremony: It’s not uncommon to scatter or bury cremation ashes under a favorite tree. Instead of tossing a few flower stems, SevenPonds suggests a memorial idea of placing a heart shaped floral arrangement … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashes, Bouquet, Carnations, celebration of life ceremony, Cremation Ashes, end of life ceremony, Floral arrangement, Flower, Funeral Flowers, Gladiolus, heart Shaped Floral Arrangement, Memorial, Memorial Flowers, Memorial ideas, Memorial Service, Scattering Ashes, Wildflower
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Estate Planning: Tips for Every Age
Young or old, parent or grandparent, you can learn the ropes of estate planning at any age
3 Tips for Estate Planning at Every Age: 1) As a Grandparent: Reflect without Fear Are you content with your plans? Do you feel you’ve properly communicated with your loved ones? This is your time to reflect. Consider final questions … Continue reading
Goodbye, Black: The Color-Coordinated Memorial Service Attire
Personalize an end-of-life or memorial ceremony by wearing your loved one's favorite color
3 Tips for a Colorful Celebration of Life Ceremony: The Victorian Era has been over for some time. Its tradition of wearing somber, formal black funeral attire to memorial and funeral services, however, is still the norm yet is starting … Continue reading
A Teaspoon of Sugar & Memories: The Grieving Candle
DIY candles made with a loved one's cup are a comfort during the grieving process
5 Tips for Making Your Own Grieving Candle: We seek to both let go and hold on when a loved one dies, creating a contradiction that causes major emotional turmoil in the grieving process. That’s where the DIY Grieving Candle … Continue reading
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Tagged Candle, Cup, DIY craft, Five Stages of Grief, Grief, Grieving, Stages of Grief, Teacup, The Grieving Process
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Celebration of Life Ceremony: DIY Lighting
DIY lanterns create a homey atmosphere for a celebration of life ceremony or memorial
3 Tips to Celebration of Life Lanterns: These DIY tin lanterns are an inexpensive and environmentally friendly decoration for any memorial or celebration of life ceremony. Most importantly, they create a homey, intimate atmosphere for friends and family. Here are … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebration of Life, DIY lantern, garden lights, lantern craft, Memorial, planning a memorial, tin can
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How to Avoid Procrastination in Estate Planning
Procrastinating the start of estate planning isn't uncommon. Here are three tips to motivate yourself to get going, get organized and stay with it
1) Set reasonable goals Maybe your first month of planning will be dedicated to your will, life insurance or understanding of estate taxes – but make sure that you divide up your goals by setting gradual deadlines. It will make … Continue reading
