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Understanding the Stages of Grief
What are the stages of grief? These are stages that each person goes through until they have finally accepted the death of a loved one. It is important to note that there is no time frame for how l...
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Tips for Explaining the Concept of Death to Children
Death is a part of life. However, for kids, it is harder to understand this concept. Depending upon the age of the child, you are going to have to explain this in a different way. Most child expert...
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017
How Does a Funeral Help in the Grieving Process
Funerals are a service that helps family and friends of the deceased express their love towards the life that they shared. It is a tradition that is dated back thousands of years ago, based o...
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Steps Involved in the Funeral and Final Disposition Planning Process
Funeral planning can be a stressful and unexpected time. It is not something that we go through everyday, thus making it hard to know how to go about the process and be prepared. The mo...
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Easy Ways to Personalize a Funeral Service on a Budget
Funerals can be an overwhelming time, not only emotionally stressful but possibly financially as well. Just like any major event it is important to establish a b...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Funeral Terminology
Funeral Services can be a complicated time to navigate, not only emotionally but physically as well. There are lots of new terminologies that may not make a whole lot of sense to you, so our funera...
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Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Seven Unique Ways to Memorialize a Loved One
When a loved one dies it is difficult to find an adequate way to memorialize them in a way that is unique to your loved one. In this article we will take a look at 7 unique ways to memorialize your...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
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Sending Flowers To The Bereaved
The homes of those in mourning traditionally receive sympathy flowers from family and friends. People also send flowers to funerals as a mark of respect to the departed soul. It can be challenging ...
Cremation Vs. Burial Costs | Funeral Homes in Surrey BC
Although cremation has been available for centuries, it is still a relatively uncommon funeral choice in the U. S. as an alternative to traditional funerals. Cremation piques people's interest prim...
What Are Basic Cremation Services?
If you've never had to arrange a funeral ceremony before, you might not have thought about the numerous cremation services offered. If all of your relatives choose burial, you might not have any pr...
Care Essentials While Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One
Dealing with the loss and grief of the death of someone close to you can be difficult. Grief is an individual journey that each person must take on their terms. We at Arbutus Funeral Service unders...
Can I Have A Gathering/Visitation Without A Ceremony/Service?
If a family member or close friend has passed away, you need to start thinking about making arrangements for the funeral services. Death is inevitable, but perhaps you've never had to cope with the...
Are All Caskets The Same Size?
Several clients of Arbutus Funeral Service have questions regarding the dimensions of caskets and are curious to know whether or not they are all identical in size. Caskets are available in varying...
Ambiguous Grief and How to Deal With It
A wide range of emotions and circumstances can contribute to a person's feeling of ambiguous grief. Those who have lost a loved one are the ones who suffer the most apparent symptoms of grief. Ther...
