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The Importance of the End-of-Life Conversation with Your Loved Ones
It is common to hesitate about having the end of life conversation with your loved ones. This topic tends to be upsetting, uncomfortable and one that we try to avoid. Although, the fact of the matt...
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Friday, July 22, 2016
Differences Between Protestant and Catholic Funeral Customs
If you have ever attended funerals of those with differing religious beliefs, you may have noticed slight differences in the funeral customs at each service. Catholic funerals are traditionally mor...
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Thursday, July 7, 2016
How to Help a Friend through the Grieving Process
If a friend has recently lost a loved one, you may feel hesitant to bring up the topic for fear of upsetting them. Silence from friends, no matter how well intentioned, or pretending everything is ...
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Friday, April 29, 2016
The Importance of Honouring Your Loved One's Funeral Wishes
A loved one just passed away and has left a list of last wishes. Sometimes funeral wishes can be straightforward such as playing a particular song, or requesting that donations be made to a favouri...
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Benefits of Planning Your Funeral While You're Still Alive
Talking about your own funeral can seem somewhat morbid, but funeral pre-planning is actually becoming more and more popular. Death is, unfortunately, a fact of life, and planning your funeral whil...
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Why are Flowers the Common Choice to Send for Funerals?
Flowers have the power to say many things, and perhaps one of their most important functions in some cultures is their ability to express sympathy and grief when a loved one passes away. Along with...
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Friday, March 11, 2016
Different Ways To Personalize An Obituary
When it comes to writing an obituary, most people are too distracted by other responsibilities to focus on writing something that is both good and respectful to the deceased and their fam...
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
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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...
