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Gardening Heals

Gardening heals in many ways. When I’m stressed out, working in my garden really helps. I find it therapeutic. I’m not sure if it just helps clear my mind or if working with nature is good for you?...

Memory Box Craft to Remember Loved One

How to remember a loved one? When you hear about your friend or neighbor’s loved one passing, you may want to offer your support. Maybe you like to bake, so you bring them a cake. Maybe you give a ...

Funeral Planning for a Personal Touch

Funeral Planning is becoming a priority for many babyboomers who want to celebrate the life of their family member (or their own life) accurately. Some families are thinking outside the traditional...

Funeral Dogs Comfort Grieving Families

Therapy dogs have been trained to serve many types of people in need, from the sick, the handicapped, the old and the young. These dogs bring a sense of peace and joy to those looking for comfort, ...

Funeral Traditions Around the World

Here in the United States funeral traditions are changing. When I grew up, when someone died the family went to the local funeral home on the corner. They chose a casket, planned a two-day wake, pl...

Giving Back to Remember Loved Ones

It always feels good to help someone else improve their life in some way. Here are a few ideas for giving back to remember loved ones. Volunteer – to find an organization near you visit http://www....

Dog Spends Final Days Fulfilling Bucket List

Many people put together a bucket list of activities they want to experience before death such as skydiving, flying in a fighter jet or visiting the Great Wall of China.  But fulfilling bucket list...

Easter Brings Hope After Death

Death in the family bring many emotions – grief, sorrow, fear, sadness. But in the Christian faith, the celebration of Easter brings hope after death. The symbolism of Easter eggs represents new li...

When Families Grieve

I attended the funeral of a young dad today, the parent of one of my daughter’s schoolmates. He died suddenly, unexpectedly, of a heart attack. Pete left behind a loving wife and two young daughter...

Therapy Dogs Help Enrich Lives

I never stopped to think about how many ways therapy dogs enrich the lives of humans. From helping war veterans, to seniors, to the physically challenged, to the sick, to the grieving, these brilli...