Posts Tagged ‘counseling’
Grief Counseling and the Enduring Burden of Loss
I have suffered the loss of close family members, and, while I have gotten used to the passing of my loved ones, I have never gotten over it. Some days, it seems to me that the funerals of my parents, Aunts and Uncles, Nephew and close friends were just yesterday, and I am overwhelmed with…
Read MoreHow To Avoid Funeral And Cremation Scams
Learn The Do’s And Don’ts Purchasing a funeral or cremation for yourself, or a loved one, is vastly different than all other consumer purchases. The combination of grief, fear and loss makes everyone vulnerable. Unscrupulous funeral directors regularly take advantage of customer vulnerability to take advantage of customers. They use high-pressure sales techniques designed to…
Read MoreFunerals For The Super-Rich
Ever Wonder What People With Lots Of Money Do When They Die? A few days ago I came across an article that was written by Jason Sheeler of the Telegraph (a London-based newspaper). Unfortunately, it is behind a paywall, so I thought I would give you a synopsis The article details burial and funeral trends…
Read MoreCremation Provides Families With Choices
Among the most important reasons to choose cremation over a traditional burial is the flexibility in funeral service options provided by cremation. Many of these funeral service options may have little or no cost while still providing a meaningful opportunity to say “goodbye” to a loved one who has passed. Among the types of funeral…
Read MoreWhat’s The Cost of a Memorial Celebration Of Life?
It’s Too Expensive Almost every day we are asked, “Do I have to have a funeral service after I die? After all, it is so expensive…” Our answer is “It is fine to do whatever you feel comfortable doing. However, cost should not be a factor in the decision.” Cost is never a good reason…
Read MoreDeath Care Industry In China
Digital Awareness Digital Technology has come to the death care industry in China. Just like in the United States, transparency created by the Internet is bringing prices down, increasing consumer information and awareness, and creating consumer-friendly competition. The Chinese death care industry historically has been government-owned and controlled. Local cemetery and funeral organizations were affiliated…
Read MoreCremation Myth Busted: I Need To Pay More To Get An Individual Cremation
Cremation Myth There is a popular belief that families need to pay extra to have an individual cremation and not have their ashes mixed with other loved ones who have been previously cremated. I am not sure where this popular fear originated but there is no reason to be concerned. It’s Not Legal. It’s Not…
Read MoreCremation Myths Busted – How Are Cremation Ashes Returned To The Family?
Protocol If I could design a set of procedures that intentionally caused anxiety and insecurity, I don’t think I could design a more anxiety-provoking process than the standard cremation process. Loved ones are most often taken away, never to be seen again, and then ashes are returned to the family. Families have no realistic way…
Read MoreSea Scattering? How To Choose The Right Urn
Wind. Surf. Current. The ocean is an important element in South Florida life. Many find the sea a meaningful place to scatter the cremated remains of their loved ones. People imagine a sea scattering on a quiet and peaceful beach. They picture an event that is respective and impactful. Unfortunately, wind, surf, and current can…
Read MoreNo Cost Cremation
A Smart and Ethical Alternative To Traditional End of Life Arrangements. “No cost cremation” sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t. No-cost cremation is made possible through the gift of the deceased to the advancement of medical research, science, and training. Many medical advancements and breakthroughs that we take for granted were made…
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