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Ways To Celebrate The Birthday Of A Loved One Who Has Passed

If you have lost a family member or a close friend, very difficult for you to deal with the grief. Sometimes, it can take a very long time for you to come to terms with your loss. The sorrow can be...
By Ian Elliott
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Understanding the Cremation Process

Today, many people are reconsidering the burial option and are opting for cremation instead. Even people that pre-plan their funeral are now choosing the latter. However, it isn't yet a very preval...
By Ian Elliott
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Cremation Facts - Everything You Need To Know

Cremation is becoming a more accepted way of dealing with the mortal remains of a loved one. However, not everyone is aware of what is involved in the cremation process. There are many misunderstan...
By Ian Elliott
Monday, July 29, 2019

5 Tips to Help a Friend Through the Grieving Process

If you have a friend that is grieving, it can be tough for you to see them go through this agony. Many people are not too sure about how they can console someone who is grieving, and they end up ma...
By Ian Elliott
Thursday, July 18, 2019

The Advantages of Working With a Family Owned Funeral Home

It is never easy to deal with death. So if you are in charge of organizing all the funeral modalities after the death of a loved one, the time can be extremely stressful for you. One of the best wa...
By Ian Elliott
Friday, June 28, 2019

Healing After A Loved One’s Suicide

When a loved one dies due to suicide, it can leave you in a lot of pain and overwhelm you significantly. The feelings of grief, frustration, anger, and disbelief may all come crashing down on you a...
By Ian Elliott
Friday, June 14, 2019

Digital Life After Death - What You Need to Know

We live in a highly digitized world, and almost every facet of our life has been infiltrated by technology and the internet. Most people have several digital assets such as online banking, media ac...
By Ian Elliott
Tuesday, May 28, 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...