Whether it is expected or unexpected, your loved one passing away in a care facility can add a whole variety of unknowns to the already difficult grieving process. It is essential to realize that you are not alone. Care facilities will have a set process to follow after the death of one of their residents, […]
When a loved one passes away, one of the hardest parts of the process can be sharing the news. This is a difficult time, and the last thing you want to do is pick up the phone and share the sad tidings. While your closest friends and family will likely have already been informed, there […]
You’ve just lost a loved one. Even small tasks feel overwhelming. You know there are some things you have to see to, though. One of those things is letting people in your loved one’s circle know about their passing. With some minimal guidance, you can take the next steps to reaching out to those who […]
What is the difference between a legal pronouncement of death and a death certificate? While a death certificate is an official record of the event of someone’s death, a legal pronouncement of death (LPD) declares the death itself. When you hear of someone being “pronounced dead” at the scene of an accident, for example, this […]
The need to plan a wake emerges during one of life’s most difficult moments. Because you will likely face numerous emotional and practical obstacles while you are arranging a wake, it is important to move through the planning process one step at a time and to keep in the back of your mind the happy […]
