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A Helpful Guide to Funeral Planning
The following outlines some basic information about the types of funerals available and the many ways a funeral director can provide assistance. It should help answer some of your questions and encourage you to ask others. Most important, it should help you make informed choices when arranging the type of personalized funeral service that will truly celebrate a life that has been lived to the fullest.
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How to Choose a Funeral Home
The funeral profession has changed quite a bit in recent years. Large corporations have bought what have been locally owned, independent funeral homes. Alternative providers offering only limited types of funeral arrangements as well as retail casket stores are appearing in some areas and on the Internet. Some people now prefer different kinds of funeral services, or perhaps no funeral ceremonies at all. Whatever your preferences, it is important that the funeral home you choose is one that can provide the information, guidance and options that will help meet your emotional, spiritual, cultural and economic needs. The following outlines basic information that will help you choose a funeral home that is right for you.
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Understanding Cremation
In recent years, cremation has become an increasingly popular choice. The following provides information on cremation and the options for services when cremation is chosen. It will help answer some of your questions and encourage you to ask others. Most important, it will help you make informed decisions when arranging the type of personalized funeral service that will truly be meaningful.
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Talking to Children About Death
The following is based on material prepared by child bereavement expert, Maria Trozzi, M.Ed., for parents, relatives and other adults who have an opportunity to help bereaved children and adolescents. According to Ms. Trozzi, when a death occurs, adults can play an important role. No matter the circumstances of the death, it challenges the coping skills of youngsters. Early attention to their needs makes it possible to keep them psychologically healthy and prevents the development of future emotional problems. This information should help you raise young people who are able to deal with loss in a healthy way – a way that will make their grief "Good Grief."
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Toward Tomorrow…
Following the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend, survivors face a number of challenges - some of them emotional, others practical — that must be dealt with in order to move on with their lives. Handling an estate is one of those challenges. The following information should help you identify and understand options and general procedures you should consider when organizing your affairs and making personal changes after the loss.
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The Experience of Grief
"Why" is a word often repeated when a person is struggling to accept that a loved one has died. Many believe that if an answer can be identifi ed, it will bring some relief. However, there is no logic regarding feelings or desires. We hope the following information, based on material provided by psychotherapist and grief counselor Diana McKendree, M.Ed., will help you fi nd hope and provide you with assistance as you gradually work through your grieving process.
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