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Navigating the Digital Beyond: Preparing for Life After Death in the Digital Age

In today's interconnected world, our digital footprints outlive us, painting a vivid portrait of our lives through social media, emails, and online accounts. As we blend the digital realm into our ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Thursday, May 16, 2024

The Unyielding Pillar: Ethics in Funeral Service

In the tapestry of human existence, few professions carry the weight of solemnity and responsibility quite like that of funeral service. As the custodians of final farewells, funeral directors stan...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

What to Do When a Loved One is Nearing the End of Their Life

Nearing the end of life brings changes for everyone involved. It's a time of reflection, a reminder of the nature of our existence, and an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that define our humani...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Friday, April 26, 2024

6 Ways To Personalize Your Loved One's Gravesite

For many, a gravesite serves as a physical place to visit and connect with a loved one who has passed away. While traditional headstones allow for basic engravings of names and dates, we at Wagg Fu...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Monday, March 25, 2024

How To Make Sense Of Intense Emotions

Emotions can be powerful and overwhelming experiences, leaving us on an emotional rollercoaster. Whether it's intense joy, crippling sadness, or simmering anger, these intense feelings can often ca...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Helping Children Understand Loss

The death of a loved one is an experience no child should have to face, but it is an unfortunate reality for many. When children lose a parent, grandparent, sibling, or other significant person in ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

What Is A Funeral Celebrant?

In times of loss and mourning, families seek solace in honoring their loved ones with a meaningful farewell. While traditional funeral services often involve religious officiants, there is a growin...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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Do I Have to Use a Burial Vault for Burial?

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Can I Have a Gathering/Visitation Without a Ceremony/Service?

In times of loss, grief can feel overwhelming, and navigating the process of saying goodbye can be challenging. Traditionally, gatherings and visitations have been accompanied by ceremonies or serv...

Visiting a Dying Loved One and Dealing with the Grief

Visiting a dying loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face. It’s a time filled with emotional turbulence, as we grapple with the imminent loss and the grief that accompanies it. ...