Grieving in isolation was already a trending topic due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, but since the tragedy in Nova Scotia it's becoming part of a wider conversation. Not only are these families dealing with personal grief, but the entire community, province and country. Under normal circumstances, there would be…
If you in self-isolation or practicing social distancing, you might be feeling lonely and a bit sad or depressed. This is normal. Many people in our community are scared for their loved ones, particularly seniors either living alone or in long-term care facilities. You cannot visit them, and you fear…
Death doesn't adhere to a convenient schedule, so there's really nothing you can do to prevent a death over the holidays. The holiday season is fun, but it is already a little bit stressful. Adding a death, whether expected or not, can only add to your grief. Many families grapple…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you think dying gets you out of paying taxes, you are sadly mistaken. While it's technically true that YOU won't be paying your taxes after your dead, your loved ones in charge of settling your estate, however, will have to file your final tax return. Before any estate can…
In addition to planning and organizing a funeral, family members are often responsible for cleaning out a deceased relative's house. Whether the physical house is being kept by a member of the family, or sold to settle the estate, there is still the matter of all the possessions within the…
