Grief Counseling and the Enduring Burden of Loss

Help for Grief

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…

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How To Avoid Funeral And Cremation Scams

Beware of fraud when buying your cremation

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…

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Funerals For The Super-Rich

The super rich have funeral needs also

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…

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Cremation Provides Families With Choices

Cremation memorial options

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…

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What’s The Cost of a Memorial Celebration Of Life?

Cost Of Memorial Celebration Of Life Service

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…

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Sea Scattering? How To Choose The Right Urn

Eco-friendly & all natural cremation urn made from recycled plant materials, without glues. Comes with a handmade bamboo urn case for transport and ceremonies. Proprietary design controls float/dissolve time and allows for use with any amount of cremated remains.

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…

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No Cost Cremation

No-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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No Cost Cremation – It Is An Option

No-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.  What Do They Study? Many medical advancements and breakthroughs that we take…

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