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Support Services Available After A Suicide
It's never easy to lose a loved one, but losing someone to suicide can be even more difficult. Although the shock, uncertainty, feeling of guilt, and sadness might be challenging to deal ...
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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Managing Grief During the Festive Season
The festive season is a time for fun, food, and celebrating with your friends, family, or close relatives. However, this changes when you're coping with the death of a loved one. Chances are, you'r...
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Cremation: The Advantages and Disadvantages
Every individual, as we all know, will die at some point. Despite this, people seldom address topics like dying openly. However, times are changing; any want to learn more about the procedures invo...
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Does A Funeral Service Have To Be Held In A Funeral Home Or Church?
There are two specific events after a person passes- viewings and funerals. Before the burial, the body is displayed, and attendees are welcome to pay their respects. An hour before the service, gu...
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
How Long Can A Person Be In Hospice Care?
Hospice care is expressly set up for those who are in the final stages of their lives. It helps them cope with pain, provides emotional support and comfort in a challenging time. Hospice generally ...
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
How Does Compounded Grief Affect Our Coping Abilities?
Sadness is challenging for most individuals to deal with, and the fact is that grief tends to compound when not addressed on time. While some people can cope with loss healthily, others find it inc...
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Monday, October 18, 2021
Where Can I Scatter Cremated Remains?
After cremation, the person’s ashes are handed over to the next of kind. Many people who are not acquainted with the cremation process and how it works aren’t sure about what they need to do with t...
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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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...
