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Tips for Letting Go of a Loved One While Keeping Them Close to Your Heart
The loss of someone close to us is quite likely to be one of the most difficult and painful experiences we will ever have in our lives. After spending so many years with someone as an integral part...
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Benefits of Planning Your Funeral While You’re Still Alive
In one sense, there is never really a “good time” for planning a funeral, especially when the funeral is your own. However, the other side of the coin is that there are worse times to plan a funera...
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Qualities to Look for in a Good Funeral Home
When dealing with the loss of a loved one, planning a funeral is often the last thing on your mind. A good funeral home can ease the burden and help you with all matters of the funeral arrangements...
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
The Importance of Saying Good-Bye
When a loved one dies, you may feel reluctant to go to the funeral service and prefer to mourn alone. Funerals sometimes make people uncomfortable for a number of reasons. You may feel uneasy about...
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
I Am Next in Line, What Do I Say?
Funerals can be awkward times. How do you accurately express sympathy with friends or family who have lost a loved one? It’s much worse at a memorial or the funeral itself. With the crowds of peopl...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
How to Help a Friend through the Grieving Process
Grief is a complicated process that everyone handles differently. As a friend of someone going through the grieving process, it can be difficult to know what to say or do to help. You might feel yo...
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Common Misconceptions About Funeral Directors
Many people have preconceptions of those involved in funeral arrangements. Between a combination of misinformation and horror figures in pop culture, many believe that funeral directors are either ...
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Friday, February 26, 2016
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How Much Does it Cost to Cremate Someone in Ontario?
Cremation is becoming a more popular choice for families in Ontario due to its flexibility, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional burial. However, understanding the cost of cre...
The True Cost of Saying Goodbye: What You Need to Know About Funeral Expenses in Ontario
Saying goodbye to a loved one is one of life’s most challenging moments. Amidst the emotional turmoil, the practical aspects of planning a funeral can often feel overwhelming. In Ontario, the cost ...
Does the Ontario Government Help with Funeral Costs? Exploring State Assistance and Financial Support
Losing a loved one is emotionally challenging, and the financial implications of funeral expenses can exacerbate this stress for grieving families. In Ontario, funeral costs can be substantial, pro...
What is the Most Expensive Part of a Funeral?
To explore the intricacies of funeral expenses and provide a comprehensive guide for families facing these decisions during a sensitive time, it's essential to delve deeper into the cost breakdown ...
Do I Have to Use a Burial Vault for Burial?
When planning a burial, many decisions need to be made, and one of the more common questions is whether or not to use a burial vault. This decision can impact both the cost and the logistics of a f...
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. ...