What to do when encountering a Funeral Procession Posted on September 07, 2015 It is likely that you have driven by or had a funeral procession pass you on the road. It often can seem frustrating and inconvenient to wait for a long line of slow moving cars. However, keep in mind that the family following their loved one to their final resting place is grieving and the deceased deserves respect from all of us in th... Read More
Losing a Beloved Pet Posted on August 07, 2015 While many scoff at the idea of grieving for a pet, mourning an animal that you have taken care of can be very emotional and as taxing as losing a family member (in many cases, a pet is considered a member of the family). Whether your pet has been a part of your life for a short time or many years, it is completely natural to feel the pain of... Read More
Closing Online Accounts after Death Posted on July 07, 2015 It’s not uncommon to have multiple online accounts—everything you do on the internet leaves a digital footprint, and with every company wanting you to create an account, it wouldn’t be surprising to have dozens of unused usernames and passwords. So how do you go about closing down accounts of your loved ones? Or how do you prepar... Read More
Debunking Common Grief Myths Posted on June 08, 2015 With so many articles about the stages of grief and recovery process, it is often difficult to wrap your mind around what to believe. And there are plenty of “myths” that we have all heard throughout our life that many people base their emotional recovery on; however, these myths can do more harm than good. MYTH #1—Pu... Read More
A History and Celebration of Memorial Day Posted on May 12, 2015 In today’s world, it is often easy to forget the meaning behind Memorial Day—we see sales that pop up in every shop and families use the nice weather and long weekend as an excuse for a vacation or backyard BBQ, but it isn’t just a time to enjoy the season of spring. The origin of the holiday is somewhat ambiguous as the t... Read More