When it comes to the difficult conversations - ones about death and dying - we can't always find the right words to describe how we're feeling. Whether you're trying to come to terms with what's happening to you or a loved one, or if you want to find a good…
When planning a service or memorial, there are many choices to make, such as funeral music, flowers and readings. Choosing music can tricky. You want to make sure it's appropriate, while staying true to the deceased. This post isn't going to be about hymns or instrumentals - that could be…
Earlier this month there was a trending story about a women's unique obituary. When first reported, it was said she wrote the incredibly humourous obituary herself, but it was later corrected that it was her children who penned it. Previously, we posted a blog about how to write a traditional…
You've probably heard the term "Self-Care" a lot lately. While we might say it's a trend, we hope it's a concept that's here to say. While everyone can benefit from practicing self-care, it seems to be particularly important for those grieving the loss of a loved one. When someone you…
If you lost someone close to you this year - be it a friend, family member, colleague, or classmate - you are probably entering 2018 with a very different mind set. New Year's Resolutions might seem silly or trivial, and life feels unpredictable. While it may not work for everyone,…
If you've lost a loved one this year - especially so close to the holidays - it can be tough. As much as you wish for the return to normalcy, there will always be something missing. While you may not be able to fill the void, there are ways you…
If a loved one has recently died, or has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you might be having trouble coping with this life-changing event. Death is part of being human, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Sometimes it helps to learn more about something in…
The term "bucket list" gets thrown around so often these days it's practically lost it's intended meaning. For many, it's almost a wish list of experiences they want to have in their lifetime. The true origin is a big more serious. The term was popularized by the 2007 Morgan Freeman…
