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Choosing a Casket
One of the most important aspects in a funeral arrangement is the choice of a casket. A large part of the budget is determined by the cost of the casket. The price range is very wide from...
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Friday, November 9, 2018
Etiquette for Social Media Condolences
When the death of someone you know happens, it can be extremely difficult to know how to act towards those who are grieving. When it comes to social media etiquette, it’s important to say your peac...
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Ideas for Memorializing Your Loved One After The Service
When someone close to you passes away, it is natural for you to feel the need to keep items that belonged to them. This is one way of honoring their memory. Many families choose videos, paintings o...
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Friday, October 12, 2018
Coping With An Unexpected Death
Most people aren’t good at dealing with unexpected occurrences and events such as death. In case a loved one passes away unexpectedly, that can bring on a wave of grief, sorrow, and disbelief. Fami...
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
What To Discuss During the Funeral Arrangement Meeting
Organizing a funeral service is never easy and it does require a significant amount of planning. The one way to ease the process is to discuss all your requirements with the funeral director at Arb...
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Friday, September 7, 2018
Should I Pre-Pay For My Funeral?
It isn’t very common for people to think about and plan for their funeral. However, this trend is now catching on and many people are showing an interest in pre-planning and pre-paying for their fu...
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Friday, August 31, 2018
Our Favorite Ideas for Creating a Unique Service
More often than not, funeral services are very deeply rooted in tradition - religious or cultural. Paying your respects to the dearly departed can be beautiful as well as meaningful. However, it is...
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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Peace Arch Hospice Society is proud to host a Hospice Hoedown!
Peace Arch Hospice Society is proud to host a Hospice Hoedown!
DETAILS: Join us on Saturday, August 11th for Peace Arch Hospice Society’s Hospice Hoedown! With food prepared by the BC C...
Helping Yourself Heal From Loss
Healing from a loss of someone you knew or someone you loved is a hard time in your life. Loss affects each person in a different way and not everyone can truly understand the depth of how you feel...
Celebration of Life Vs. Funerals
Conventionally, funeral ceremonies have been very predictable events, with very typical prayers, eulogies, hymns etc. While the objective of the funeral service is to provide some solace to the fam...
What is The Philosophy of Hospice Care?
Sometimes, dying can be slow, inevitable, and often emotionally draining. It takes its toll on the patient as well as their family members, making it the most painful journey for everyone involved....
How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Your Final Wishes
It’s difficult to discuss your final wishes with a loved one because death is such a sensitive topic. It can cause a lot of pain and grief to people left behind, which is why most hesitate to bring...
Cremation vs. Burial - How to Decide Which is Best?
Both cremations and burials are legal and ancient methods for disposing of a body. People have been cremating their loved ones for thousands of years and burying them for even longer. Deciding whic...
4 Funeral Etiquette Tips You Need to Know
Attending funerals is a way to say goodbye to a deceased friend or acquaintance and offering comfort to grieving individuals. It shows people the decedent was well-loved, which offers some consolat...
