A living memorial or pre-funeral is a growing trend allowing individuals to celebrate their lives while still alive. This event enables them to hear tributes, say goodbyes, and plan their own celebration, lifting burdens from loved ones. It transforms a typically somber occasion into a meaningful, personalized celebration of life.
When do i seek professional help? While the vast majority of people will pass through grief without needing professional help, you should seek treatment for serious or long-lasting symptoms of depression that interfere with daily life. Talk with your doctor or a mental health professional if you have suicidal thoughts or experience any of these … Continue reading When to receive professional help?
The Grieving Has Begun Now that everyone has gone home and the house is again quit, the pain and grieving officially begins. No one wishes this on anyone. The process to settle into this new "normal" will take longer than expected. All good things usually do. But there are things to keep in mind as … Continue reading First year after loss is the toughest
The Lord's Prayer Most people appreciate and gain strength from the Lord's Prayer. Even if people are not involved in a church, they still feel comforted by its words. There are good reasons why many recovery groups end their times together with the Lord's Prayer. If you forgot the words, here is the more traditional … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer
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