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Tips For Making It Through The Holiday Season When You Feel Depressed
Every person experiences grief and sorrow in different ways. They also heal at a different pace, and there are no specific timelines of patterns that people follow when they are recovering from gri...
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
What To Expect During The Funeral
It isn't uncommon for many people to find themselves at sea when it comes to interacting with other attendees at a funeral service. Knowing what to do and what to expect during a funeral is an exce...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Who Can Serve As Pallbearers?
Pallbearers at a funeral service are those who escort or carry the casket. In most instances, there could be 6 to 8 pallbearers. This number depends on how many handles the casket has. Sometimes, t...
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
5 Things To Think About Before Organizing A Funeral
If a family member passes away, you need to take responsibility for organizing the funeral service and other events. However, this isn't an easy task, and numerous things need to be kept in view wh...
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Making Healthy Choices While Grieving
When you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, you may find it very difficult to look after yourself and stay healthy. However, it is never a good idea to ignore your health, especially at a ti...
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Monday, October 7, 2019
Dealing With Sudden Death
If a loved one passes away after an extended illness or from old age, family members are more prepared to deal with that person's death. However, when a death occurs without warning, it can become ...
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Monday, September 30, 2019
What To Expect Before The Funeral
When you lose a family member, there are many different things that you need to focus on and plan. While you are dealing with your grief and loss, you also need to make all the funeral service arra...
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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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...
