If you find yourself feeling survivor’s guilt after the burial services, know that you are not alone. Usually, people who survive a life-threatening situation feel this type of guilt. It is a kind of grief that makes you feel as if you have done something wrong because you’ve been spared [...]
In general, proper funeral and cremation services etiquette can already be rather tricky to navigate. After all, you do not want to add to the stress or create an awkward moment for the ones left behind. Thus, everything becomes even more complicated when you have to deal with the passing of an [...]
What is hospice care like (or living with imminent death)? The journey towards death is a unique path for every person. Others may see their light slowly flickering away in a gradual decline before total darkness. In the meantime, others may find this light shut out abruptly. Either way, death [...]
Many people find it shocking when they see headstones being bulldozed as a part of a cemetery “recycling” project. Most are surprised to realize that although death is permanent, the grave sites are not. People have expressed their disgust over this inconceivable practice. However, before you begin raising your eyebrows [...]
Shortly after the funeral or cremation services, you will feel an immense sense of loss. Most people find it hard to function and go back to their routine. And that’s okay! What you are feeling is part of the grieving process. Don’t rush yourself because grief takes time, and the recovery [...]
