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Tips For Letting Go Of A Loved One While Keeping Them Close to Your Heart
Letting go is always difficult. Whether it’s a spouse, child, family member or friend, dealing with a death is never easy. Many people struggle with the process, isolating themselv...
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
How to Plan a Celebration of Life if No Instructions were Given
For many years, a traditional funeral marked the end of a life. Direct and to the point with no room to personalize the service. However, more and more people are finding that the...
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
Information About Green Burials
For centuries, we have taken care of our dead through burial. Although cremation is a popular alternative,
burial remains the most common form of disposition. As we become more aware of and ...
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Thursday, January 14, 2016
The Importance of Ethics in the Funeral Service Profession
At Arbutus Funeral Service, we take our responsibility to our clients very seriously, and with good reason. Unlike many other services that people will enter into, we understand that for many, they...
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Monday, December 28, 2015
Tips for Making It Through the Holiday Season When You Feel Depressed
The Holidays Aren’t Always A Happy Time
When the holidays approach, most families will view this period as a time of reunion, fun, reflection and even gratitude for time spent together in the comp...
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Friday, December 11, 2015
Tips for Dealing with Grief Around the Holidays and Special Occasions
The holidays and other special occasions can be a particularly difficult time to deal with the loss of a loved one. The emphasis on getting together and being cheerful can make the feelings associa...
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Friday, November 27, 2015
What Steps Are Involved in Preparing a Funeral Service?
The death of a loved one can be an overwhelming and difficult event in one's life. Planning a funeral service involves a number of steps and decisions, but with a clear understanding of what is inv...
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Friday, November 20, 2015
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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...
