Planning
Grief & Loss

Types of Grief Explained
While the term “grief” explains the emotions of loss and mourning someone feels after losing a loved one, one word isn’t sufficient in summing up the varying experiences that come from different types of grief. If you are navigating this healing...
Funeral Etiquette

Unique Death Rituals Around the World
Attending a funeral for a family or friend is often a familiar experience, with similar traditions and cultural influences shared through the generations. Culture ingrains the beginning and end of life, often with longstanding practices that make up...
Grief & Loss

How to Cope with Death After Losing a Loved One
There isn’t a right or wrong way to mourn the loss of a loved one. But there are healthy ways to deal with death, grief, and loss and move forward with your well being in mind. While death is a part of life, it can of course bring up stressful e...
Grief & Loss

Stages of Grief: How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
Only people who have lost a loved one can relate to the rollercoaster of emotions that happens through the grief process. At some point or another, every person will face at least one meeting with grief: the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, o...
Funeral Planning

Understanding Hindu Death Rituals and Customs
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with more than a billion (yes billion with a B!) followers practicing these beliefs. The Hindu faith originates in India and has spread throughout the globe with different denominations, beliefs, a...
Funeral Planning

Buddhist Funeral Customs, Traditions, and Rituals
The infusion of tradition and culture makes Buddhist funerals unique compared to other standard practices. At the core of the Buddhist faith lies a belief in samsara – the cycle of life. The belief is that these funeral rituals help those who’ve died...
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