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Social Media Offers New Ways to Express Grief
Websites like Twitter and Facebook have changed how people deal with the death of a loved one
Grief over the death of a loved one is a very personal experience. Everyone grieves in their own way, and the amount of time required to come to terms with what has happened also varies considerably. With that said, the … Continue reading
The Vanishing Act of Bereavement Fares
How the disappearance of airline bereavement fares are costing more than just money
If you’re anything like I am, most of your travel plans are made weeks, months and possibly even years in advance. That family vacation for next spring, the business trip your boss briefly mentioned over lunch… everything is coordinated ahead … Continue reading
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Our Weekly Tip: Make Your Codicils Legal
Review your state laws to ensure that any amendment to your legal will is honored
Our Tip of the Week: Writing a legal will is an important act of love for anyone who wishes to make the distribution of their estate easy for their loved ones. Your legal will is effective immediately upon completion, but … Continue reading
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 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
“Heartbeats” Cover by José González
José González's pensive tune is the perfect memorial song for a significant other
There’s something wonderfully enigmatic when it comes to Swedish artist José González (if only for the dot connecting between his Argentinian/Gothenburg roots). He’s got a knack for recording songs with a melancholy punch, using classical acoustics to create melodies of … Continue reading
