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3 Funeral Etiquette Tips You Need to Know
Funerals are often emotionally charged and even the slightest mistake can cause deep offense to grieving individuals. At Arbutus Funeral Service, we believe that funerals should have a comfortable,...
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Helping Children Understand Loss
Children have a unique way to view this world and its complexities. Just because they view things differently doesn’t mean adults should underestimate their level of awareness or understanding. At ...
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Coping with the Death of a Sibling
Dealing with the loss of a sibling is never easy. There are several mixed emotions, unresolved issues, and a sense of responsibility towards other members of the family. At Arbutus Funeral Services...
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Memory Making Family Christmas Traditions To Start The Year
The death of a family member is never easy, and this is especially true during the holiday season. You begin to miss your loved one even more during this festive time because it brings back memorie...
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Tips For Making It Through The Holiday Season When You Feel Depressed
Every person experiences grief and sorrow in different ways. They also heal at a different pace, and there are no specific timelines of patterns that people follow when they are recovering from gri...
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
What To Expect During The Funeral
It isn't uncommon for many people to find themselves at sea when it comes to interacting with other attendees at a funeral service. Knowing what to do and what to expect during a funeral is an exce...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Who Can Serve As Pallbearers?
Pallbearers at a funeral service are those who escort or carry the casket. In most instances, there could be 6 to 8 pallbearers. This number depends on how many handles the casket has. Sometimes, t...
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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5 Things To Think About Before Organizing A Funeral
If a family member passes away, you need to take responsibility for organizing the funeral service and other events. However, this isn't an easy task, and numerous things need to be kept in view wh...
Making Healthy Choices While Grieving
When you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, you may find it very difficult to look after yourself and stay healthy. However, it is never a good idea to ignore your health, especially at a ti...
Dealing With Sudden Death
If a loved one passes away after an extended illness or from old age, family members are more prepared to deal with that person's death. However, when a death occurs without warning, it can become ...
What To Expect Before The Funeral
When you lose a family member, there are many different things that you need to focus on and plan. While you are dealing with your grief and loss, you also need to make all the funeral service arra...
Ways To Celebrate The Birthday Of A Loved One Who Has Passed
If you have lost a family member or a close friend, very difficult for you to deal with the grief. Sometimes, it can take a very long time for you to come to terms with your loss. The sorrow can be...
Understanding the Cremation Process
Today, many people are reconsidering the burial option and are opting for cremation instead. Even people that pre-plan their funeral are now choosing the latter. However, it isn't yet a very preval...
Cremation Facts - Everything You Need To Know
Cremation is becoming a more accepted way of dealing with the mortal remains of a loved one. However, not everyone is aware of what is involved in the cremation process. There are many misunderstan...
