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Choosing the Perfect Songs for the Funeral Service
Music can help set the emotional tone in a funeral, which is why it is important to choose the right one. At Arbutus Funeral Service, we encourage people to consider the music choices carefully and...
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
How A Celebrant Helps A Family Heal
The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time for family members and friends. People experience grief, anger, helplessness, and hopelessness because a vital part of their support system is now...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
How To Help Someone Who Has Lost Their Pet
It is easy to underestimate just how painful and devastating the loss of a pet can be. These companions become part of a person's family. They offer unconditional love and support that can help peo...
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Financial Benefits of Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Funeral pre-planning isn’t a novel idea anymore and an increasing number of people are now opting for it. The concept of death doesn’t scare every person and many feel that just like they plan so m...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
What to Expect After the Funeral
The period between a person's death and their funeral can be fairly busy. Family members have to contact relatives, hire a funeral home, make arrangements, and handle the paperwork. All of these ta...
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Top Tips On Staying Safe In Public During The Pandemic
Staying safe during this time is all about self-isolation and social distancing. But there are times when you would have to step out. It could be to buy some essentials or run a small errand....
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Grief Amid The Pandemic: How To Show Love And Support Through Social Distancing
The modern lifestyle seems to have come to a standstill during this pandemic, but life continues as it always has. Births and deaths are happening every day, forcing people to deal with big life ch...
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Tuesday, April 14, 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...
