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Penny Marshal - Laverne & Shirley Star
September 20, 2020
Penny Marshall, who starred alongside Cindy Williams in the hit ABC comedy “Laverne & Shirley” and then became a successful director, died on Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home due to compli...[Read More]
Mourning the Loss of a Loved One
September 20, 2020
Our article, Is There a Connection Between Grief and Resilience? opened with a well-known quotation from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger". His...[Read More]
2020 Funeral Outfit Ideas – What To Wear To A Funeral
September 15, 2020
What do you wear to a funeral in 2020? Times have changed, more and more families are now planning celebrations of life instead of a traditional funeral service. Even with these changes, knowing what ...[Read More]
What To Expect When You Arrange A Funeral
September 9, 2020
Did you know that in the 48 hours following a loved one’s passing, you could make up to 70 decisions during the funeral arrangement process? Anyone who has ever had to arrange a funeral can attest to ...[Read More]
Burt Reynolds
September 9, 2020
Burt Reynolds, the charismatic star of such films as Deliverance, The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit who set out to have as much fun as possible on and off the screen ...[Read More]
Stan Lee
September 9, 2020
Stan Lee was a revered comic-book creator who co-launched superheroes like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange and the X-Men for Marvel Comics.Who Was Stan Lee?Stan Lee went on to work for ...[Read More]
Stephen Hillenburg - SpongeBob Squarepants Creator
September 9, 2020
Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the megahit Nickelodeon cartoon series “SpongeBob SquarePants,” died on Monday. He was 57.The cause of death was ALS, which Hillenburg revealed he had been...[Read More]
George H.W. Bush - 41st President of the United States
September 9, 2020
George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States and served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He was also the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd President.Who Was George H.W. Bush?Geo...[Read More]
Luke Perry - 90210 Star
September 9, 2020
LOS ANGELES - Actor Luke Perry, who rose to fame as a heartthrob in the hit 1990s television series "Beverly Hills, 90210," died on Monday at the age of 52 after suffering a massive stroke, his agent ...[Read More]
Funeral Pre-Planning Guide
September 9, 2020
Whenever we're asked what's involved in funeral preplanning, here's what we say: a certain amount of consumer research, some time spent in thoughtful introspection and, most likely; a conversation wit...[Read More]
Have the Talk of a Lifetime
September 9, 2020
What do you want when it comes time to commemorate your life? After you have passed, do you want to be buried? Do you want to be cremated? What about the service, do you want a traditional funeral, cr...[Read More]
Online Grief Subscriptions
September 9, 2020
Losing a loved one is always difficult. In addition to the grief, bereavement and pain of loss, families must also endure the stress of planning a funeral. Unfortunately, this grief does not always en...[Read More]
Funeral Etiquette
September 9, 2020
Funeral Etiquette GuideGenerally speaking, it would be difficult to provide a universal guide to funeral etiquette. This is because there are many different cultures, religions and even regionally-spe...[Read More]
Obituary Writing Master Guide
September 9, 2020
Obituary Writing GuideWriting a good obituary is a delicate and important task. Whether it is for a spouse, family member, or close friend, the first thing you should do is ask yourself one question: ...[Read More]
An Honest Look at Funeral Expenses
September 9, 2020
It's no surprise: lots of families in our area come to us fearing that the cost of making funeral arrangements—whether the plan includes a traditional funeral, or a simple memorial service—will place ...[Read More]
The Value of Grief Quotes and Grief Affirmations
September 9, 2020
If you've recently experienced the death of a loved one, I suggest you surround yourself with supportive friends and family members. But when that's not possible, you can fill your mind with the suppo...[Read More]
Is There a Connection between Grief and Resilience?
September 9, 2020
What is grief? Basically, it's our reaction to a loss of any kind: the loss of a job, a divorce, the ending of a friendship, and of course, the death of someone dear to us. When describing "grief", pe...[Read More]
Managing the Effects of Grief and Stress
September 9, 2020
What is grief? Basically, it's our reaction to a loss of any kind: the loss of a job, a divorce, the ending of a friendship, and of course, the death of someone dear to us. When describing "grief", pe...[Read More]