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Pet Burials: New for Canada

Pet Burials: New for Canada

Up until recently, pet burials had to happen in specific places separate from human burial sites. However, a cemetery in Laval, Quebec, is recognizing your furry friends as a member of the family, allowing them to be buried alongside their human owners. The Laval Cemetery now has a "Masters and…
Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Burials, Family and Loved OnesTags burial options, Burials, human burials, pet burials
Funeral Attire: Dos and Don’ts

Funeral Attire: Dos and Don’ts

When it comes to funeral attire, there are many opinions out there. There are traditionalists who believe that you need to wear black or navy suits or simple, conservative dresses. There are also people who believe that colour is okay - framing it as a celebration of life rather than…
Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Etiquette, tipsTags attire, Funeral Etiquette, Funerals
Odd Burial Practices from the Past

Odd Burial Practices from the Past

Burial has been a practice for centuries. It's the final step in a funeral - putting our loved ones in their final resting place. While burials have kept some rituals from the past, there are some oddities. Today is Halloween - a day where we see images of spooky cemeteries,…
Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories BurialsTags Burials, Halloween, history
Thank You Cards

Thank You Cards

Thank you cards are a way to show gratitude towards friends and family who are there for you or show generosity in some way. After a death, many of your loved ones will do what they can to be there for you. This could be bringing over meals so you…
Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, tipsTags charity, flowers, Funerals, thank you cards
End-of-Life Doula

End-of-Life Doula

Have you ever heard of an end-of-life doula? While most people recognize the term doula as related to birth and babies, there are now doulas specializing in death and dying. For those who have received the unfortunate news that they have a terminal illness or that their health is declining,…
Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, ThoughtsTags bereavement, counseling, doula, Grief, grieving
Scattering Ashes

Scattering Ashes

When it comes to scattering ashes, many people have ideas of where they would like their final resting place to be.You would have likely heard that you cannot just scatter ashes wherever you want, but is that true? Let's look at the practice of scattering ashes in Ontario and what's…
Posted on September 22, 2019September 22, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories tipsTags Burials, Cremation, tips
Dying Abroad: What Happens

Dying Abroad: What Happens

It's everyone's worst nightmare - a loved one dying abroad. You worry about all sorts of things going wrong, especially if it's your senior parents. When you pass away in Canada, it's fairly straight forward. You follow the process,by calling a funeral home, the police or an ambulance. Loved ones…
Posted on August 29, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, Finances, tipsTags death, death and dying, Information, Vacation
Writing a Tough Obituary

Writing a Tough Obituary

Writing an obituary can be a painful, yet cathartic experience. It's an opportunity to celebrate a life while also informing friends and neighbours of a loved ones passing. They also provide details on how you can honour the dead - by attending a visitation and funeral or by sending flowers…
Posted on August 19, 2019August 19, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories tipsTags death and dying, death notice, Grief, obituaries, obituary, saddness
Counseling Apps and Web Platforms

Counseling Apps and Web Platforms

If you're having a tough time after a death, but are intimidated by traditional therapy, consider trying some grief counseling apps and web platforms to break the ice. There's no shame in grieving, especially if a close family member or friend passed away. Everyone copes in different ways. And while…
Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved OnesTags apps, counseling, Grief, grieving
Dying with RRSP Money Left over

Dying with RRSP Money Left over

And RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is an investment you make for your future. The idea is that you contribute to the savings during your working years as it grows in value and gains interest, so that when you're ready to retire you have money to live on. With good…
Posted on July 20, 2019April 23, 2020Author chapelridgefhCategories FinancesTags after death, death, finances, Information, rrsp, tips

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