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How Do You Say Good-Bye?
When you lose a loved one, saying goodbye is never easy. Even if you had a sufficient amount of time and were aware that a person was ailing or dying, bidding adieu is difficult. In addition, ...
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Monday, February 15, 2021
Scattering Ashes At Sea
After the cremation process, the funeral home will give you your loved one’s ashes and you have the option to either place them in an urn in a columbarium or in your home. Alternatively, you can bu...
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Monday, January 25, 2021
The Importance Of A Cemetery To Our Community
Human beings have been building cemeteries for centuries and most of these places have been an important part of their community. Cemeteries many have a spooky reputation due to their portrayal in ...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Modern Ways To Memorialize A Loved One
When you lose a loved one, you want something important to remember them by. A memorial of some sort can help grieving individuals remember happy times and keep the deceased individual in their hea...
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Monday, December 21, 2020
Coping With Grief Over The Holidays
Grieving is a difficult process and it can be especially trying during the holiday season. Many people feel frustrated or overwhelmed by the festive atmosphere, struggling to contain their pain wit...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Social Media Meets Funeral Service? The Pro’s And Cons
Almost everyone has a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account these days. They use social media platforms to communicate with loved ones, share information, and stay in touch with people living in ...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Comfort Foods for the Grieving
People need to pay close attention to their health, especially when they're grieving. However, people tend to neglect this and often disregard consuming healthy food.
When people go through such a...
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Friday, November 13, 2020
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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...
