When the Memories Come Without Pain
By: elaine williams
My youngest son was eleven when his father died. For the longest time he would cling to me when we were parting company, giving hugs and more hugs. I know this was his way of working through the loss of his father and I knew that eventually this phase would pass. continue reading
By: elaine williams
My youngest son was eleven when his father died. For the longest time he would cling to me when we were parting company, giving hugs and more hugs. I know this was his way of working through the loss of his father and I knew that eventually this phase would pass. continue reading
Memorial Tributes: An Online Memorial Celebrates a Loved One's Life
By: Ben Anton
We all want to live a life that has an impact on the people around us and the family that comes after us. Often times the best way to learn about those around us, our family history and those people that shaped our lives, is by reading their life story. So much can be learned by reading someone’s obituary but that sometimes only scratches the service of how a person lived, what they loved and how much they were loved. continue reading
By: Ben Anton
We all want to live a life that has an impact on the people around us and the family that comes after us. Often times the best way to learn about those around us, our family history and those people that shaped our lives, is by reading their life story. So much can be learned by reading someone’s obituary but that sometimes only scratches the service of how a person lived, what they loved and how much they were loved. continue reading
A Widow’s Many “Firsts”
By: elaine williams
The left side of the bed where my husband used to sleep remains neatly made, hardly a ripple disturbing the quilted surface. I sleep on the right side each night, where I had slept the twenty-plus years we were together. With time, I developed a habit of reading in bed. continue reading
By: elaine williams
The left side of the bed where my husband used to sleep remains neatly made, hardly a ripple disturbing the quilted surface. I sleep on the right side each night, where I had slept the twenty-plus years we were together. With time, I developed a habit of reading in bed. continue reading
Discovering one of Life's Gifts
By: Angelique Ellerman
The greatest gift I’ve ever been given is the gift of self love and acceptance. Looking back I never saw it coming, I was just going through life expecting everything to fall beautifully into place, because it’s what I thought I had coming to me after a short, but rather trying life. The journey to this gift has not been easy to say the least and it took a lot of work to get where I am today. continue reading
By: Angelique Ellerman
The greatest gift I’ve ever been given is the gift of self love and acceptance. Looking back I never saw it coming, I was just going through life expecting everything to fall beautifully into place, because it’s what I thought I had coming to me after a short, but rather trying life. The journey to this gift has not been easy to say the least and it took a lot of work to get where I am today. continue reading
Unique Ideas for a Cremated Remains Scattering Ceremony and Establishing Lasting Memories
By: Lenette Hall
Cremation and the respective ceremony can be highly personalized and moving. The following paragraphs will describe how one individual used the cremation ceremony to pay respect and honor the memory of her loved one in a unique way.
Sandra King from Cotton Plant, AR called today to say that the family was so touched by the keepsakes she'd ordered. Her late husband was an avid outdoorsman and wanted his ashes spread on his favorite hunting ground and fishing spot while reserving a small amount for the grown children.
Although many people who opt for cremation overlook to ability to utilize funeral home visitation, Sandra chose to capitalize on the tradition offered by a private family viewing. continue reading
By: Lenette Hall
Cremation and the respective ceremony can be highly personalized and moving. The following paragraphs will describe how one individual used the cremation ceremony to pay respect and honor the memory of her loved one in a unique way.
Sandra King from Cotton Plant, AR called today to say that the family was so touched by the keepsakes she'd ordered. Her late husband was an avid outdoorsman and wanted his ashes spread on his favorite hunting ground and fishing spot while reserving a small amount for the grown children.
Although many people who opt for cremation overlook to ability to utilize funeral home visitation, Sandra chose to capitalize on the tradition offered by a private family viewing. continue reading
Egyptian Urns: Timeless Style and Mystery for Cremation Burial Urns
By: Lenette Hall
The timeless style and mystery of ancient Egyptian culture has become a popular choice for families seeking unique funeral urns. Rich symbolism and ancient signs of protection transcend into modern culture as cremation burial urns.
Egyptians revered cats, and archeologists have discovered the mummified remains of cats in the tombs of dead pharaohs. continue reading
By: Lenette Hall
The timeless style and mystery of ancient Egyptian culture has become a popular choice for families seeking unique funeral urns. Rich symbolism and ancient signs of protection transcend into modern culture as cremation burial urns.
Egyptians revered cats, and archeologists have discovered the mummified remains of cats in the tombs of dead pharaohs. continue reading
The Popularity Of Angel Urns And Keepsakes
By: Vaughn Balchunas
Death always brings with it disturbing thoughts and unsettling questions. Ironically, in spite of the vast body of knowledge we have amassed over the centuries, there are many fundamental questions that are still unanswered. Primary among them are questions related to death, existence beyond death and life after death. continue reading
By: Vaughn Balchunas
Death always brings with it disturbing thoughts and unsettling questions. Ironically, in spite of the vast body of knowledge we have amassed over the centuries, there are many fundamental questions that are still unanswered. Primary among them are questions related to death, existence beyond death and life after death. continue reading
The Day They Told Steve Jobs He'd Die - In 90 Days.
By: Kim Klaver
During the commencement address for Stanford University's graduates in June, 2005, Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer (co-founder of Pixar animation studios e.g. Finding Nemo, Cars), and inventor of the wildly popular iPod, confided something the audience had never heard. Here's how that started
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. continue reading
By: Kim Klaver
During the commencement address for Stanford University's graduates in June, 2005, Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer (co-founder of Pixar animation studios e.g. Finding Nemo, Cars), and inventor of the wildly popular iPod, confided something the audience had never heard. Here's how that started
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. continue reading
Good Stages of Grief?
By: Ann Estlund
Most widows go through a crazy emotional rollercoaster as they move from one stage to another. One moment they are flying high and the next they are sinking morosely into a pit. They can be on level ground one minute, but the next may find them perching warily on a high wire or chugging up a hill and churning up a pot of steam, ready to blow at the first turn. continue reading
By: Ann Estlund
Most widows go through a crazy emotional rollercoaster as they move from one stage to another. One moment they are flying high and the next they are sinking morosely into a pit. They can be on level ground one minute, but the next may find them perching warily on a high wire or chugging up a hill and churning up a pot of steam, ready to blow at the first turn. continue reading
Why Do We Experience Grief?
By: Sharon Young
Everyone is familiar with feelings of grief. These feelings range from mild, momentary unhappiness to feelings of intense and acute emotional suffering that take a long time to heal. These feelings can be caused by disappointment, discouragement, frustration, trouble, difficulty, a sense of futility, deep regret or some specific loss, disaster, misfortune, accident, or mishap.
Grief is characterized by symptoms such as low spirits, feelings of unhappiness, discouragement, anger, brooding despondency, depression, and intense emotional anguish. continue reading
By: Sharon Young
Everyone is familiar with feelings of grief. These feelings range from mild, momentary unhappiness to feelings of intense and acute emotional suffering that take a long time to heal. These feelings can be caused by disappointment, discouragement, frustration, trouble, difficulty, a sense of futility, deep regret or some specific loss, disaster, misfortune, accident, or mishap.
Grief is characterized by symptoms such as low spirits, feelings of unhappiness, discouragement, anger, brooding despondency, depression, and intense emotional anguish. continue reading
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