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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
Bereavement Photography: Precious Memories or Painful Reminders?

Bereavement Photography: Precious Memories or Painful Reminders?

Have you heard about Bereavement Photography? Unless you've ever been in the position to request this service, it's unlikely that you have. It's a hush-hush topic, as it generally has to do with terminally ill children or still born babies. And while you might want to turn a blind eye…
Posted on June 28, 2019June 28, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, ThoughtsTags bereavement, grieving, memories
Quotes about Death and Dying

Quotes about Death and Dying

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…
Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Inspiration, ThoughtsTags death, death and dying, life, quotes
How to Cope when a Young Person Dies

How to Cope when a Young Person Dies

While death is sad at any age. When we care about someone, the loss is felt regardless of how old they were. That said, many of us have an easier time accepting the death of an elderly family member, as these deaths are sometimes followed by feelings of relief. "I'm…
Posted on January 17, 2019January 17, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, Thoughts, tipsTags advice, coping, death, Grief, grieving, life, mourning, saddness
What is a Death Cafe?

What is a Death Cafe?

Even though it's one of the most human things in the world, many of us are still very uncomfortable talking about death and dying. Even though it is inevitable, most of us are hush-hush about it. Some people are trying to change this. That is where the death cafe comes…
Posted on November 18, 2018November 18, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories funeral home, ThoughtsTags advice, Community, death, Grief, life
In the News: Grief Before and After Death

In the News: Grief Before and After Death

While there is no guide book for handling grief, a recent article in The New York Times (Oct 12, 2018) attempts to shed some light on the subject. The piece, titled "A Handbook for Grieving" by Caroline M. Grant, deals with the months, week and days leading up to the death…
Posted on October 21, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, funeral home, News, ThoughtsTags articles, death, Family, Funerals, Grief, news
New Year’s Resolutions for the Bereaved

New Year’s Resolutions for the Bereaved

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,…
Posted on December 31, 2017May 25, 2018Author glennCategories Holidays, Inspiration, Thoughts, tipsTags advice, Grief, grieving, Holidays, tips
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

While we see our neighbours and friends getting ready for Halloween with spooky ghosts and pumpkins on their porches, we forget the origins of this now mostly secular holiday. While today we celebrate October 31st by dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, attending parties, carving pumpkins, and watching scary movies, but…
Posted on October 23, 2017June 6, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories Holidays, ThoughtsTags death, Halloween, history
Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of the many things we are thankful for this year. Many of us will share a splendid feast with loved ones this coming weekend - where we will laugh, share stories, and recall fond memories. For those who lost a loved one this past…
Posted on October 6, 2017June 6, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories Holidays, ThoughtsTags death, Family, Funeral Home, Grief, life, memory, mourning
Do You Remember Where You Were?

Do You Remember Where You Were?

Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Even though it's been so long, that day remains fresh in a lot of people's memories. Many of us can recall where were were, and who we were with when we heard the news. The same goes for other…
Posted on September 1, 2017June 6, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories ThoughtsTags death, Grief, memory, saddness
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