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Qualities to Look for In a Good Funeral Home
When a loved one passes away, you are left to deal with all the grief and sorrow. However, in addition to that, you also have the responsibility of managing all the arrangements for the funeral ser...
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Unique Memorials From Around The World
Every culture and every country has a specific way of memorializing people that have passed away. There are different ways of honoring the dead such as burying the person in a casket, scattering th...
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Thursday, April 18, 2019
5 Ideas For Creating New Holiday Traditions After A Death
Traditional holidays are always fun and exciting for family and friends. They include food, entertainment and more. However, it is not the case when you lose a loved one.
Yet some traditions can b...
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Monday, April 15, 2019
What’s the Point of a Funeral?
When a close family member or friend passes away, you are filled with grief that can sometimes be very difficult to handle. Many people wonder whether a funeral service is really required during th...
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Questions To Ask When Choosing A Cremation Provider
If you are considering cremation as an option for a deceased family member, here are some relevant questions to ask:
1. What Services Do I Get?
Different cremation service providers offer differe...
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Monday, February 25, 2019
How To Support A Grieving Friend
It can be very painful to look at a friend in grief. Your heart goes out to them and you genuinely want to offer help. They too may be yearning for support to face the difficult time but may not be...
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Friday, February 15, 2019
Life Choices To Put On Hold If You're Grieving
When you’re grieving the demise of a loved family member, it’s never a good idea to make any major life choices. Death can take a very severe physical and emotional toll on the survivors, which mea...
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Tuesday, January 29, 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...
