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Celebrant or Clergy Member, Which Should I Choose, and Why?

Choosing the individual who will act as an officiant for your loved one’s funeral is a big decision. While it’s important to make sure you are comfortable with the person, it’s also important to de...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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