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Coping with Death over the Holidays

Coping with Death over the Holidays

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…
Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, Holidays, Thoughts, tipsTags death, death and dying, grieving, Holidays
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
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
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
In the News: Alternative Burials

In the News: Alternative Burials

Every day we are faced with stories about over-population, climate change, carbon footprints, pollution and the overall impact humans have on earth. It's a lot to think about. To respond, there have been some changes made by the funeral and burial industry regarding how human remains are returned to the…
Posted on January 31, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Burials, Family and Loved Ones, funeral home, NewsTags Burials, death, eco-friendly, Family, funeral
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
How to Grieve Over the Holidays

How to Grieve Over the Holidays

With Hanukkah starting soon and Christmas less than a month away, you are probably expected to share in the merriment. But if you're grieving the loss of a loved one, you're problem not feeling very joyful. It can be difficult to know how to grieve over the holidays, when everyone…
Posted on November 28, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, Holidays, tipsTags advice, Christmas, coping, death, Grief, Hanukkah, Holidays, Markham Ontario
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
5 Famous Cemeteries from Around the World

5 Famous Cemeteries from Around the World

While death is very sad, and losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult and heartbreaking, many of us are still fascinated by historical or famous cemeteries. There's just something about seeing the final resting spot of historical figures and celebrities that intrigues us. For some, it's a stop on…
Posted on September 19, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories BurialsTags Burials, Celebrities, cemeteries, death, famous sites, graves

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