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 […]
Breaking bad news to people you care about is always uncomfortable and stressful, even if you’re just cancelling on dinner plans. When you find yourself with the responsibility of sharing the news of the death of someone close to you with their own friends, it can be one of the most challenging things you ever […]
Mourning the passing of a loved one is a difficult time, and dealing with the details of a death is likely the last thing you want to do. Fortunately, this is where funeral homes step in to lend a helping hand. Directors of funeral homes are trained in planning a funeral ceremony, as well as […]
Just as a birth certificate officially documents an individual’s arrival into the world, a death certificate verifies their departure. What is a death certificate? A death certificate is an official, state-issued record of an individual’s death. What information is on a death certificate? A death certificate includes the person’s full legal name, date of birth, […]
Funerals are for the living to honor and remember those who have passed. Whether the ceremony is formal or informal, the eulogy is an expected part of the memorial or funeral service. It may fall to you to write, or even deliver the eulogy. Writing under less stressful circumstances can be difficult enough. These are […]
Obituaries matter. Not only are they often the only remaining testament to a person’s life but if you are writing the obituary, it probably means that that life was a big part of your own story. Recalling memories while also grieving makes sitting down to write the obituary seem like a huge task, even if […]
