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The Importance Of A Cemetery To Our Community
Human beings have been building cemeteries for centuries and most of these places have been an important part of their community. Cemeteries many have a spooky reputation due to their portrayal in ...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Modern Ways To Memorialize A Loved One
When you lose a loved one, you want something important to remember them by. A memorial of some sort can help grieving individuals remember happy times and keep the deceased individual in their hea...
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Monday, December 21, 2020
Coping With Grief Over The Holidays
Grieving is a difficult process and it can be especially trying during the holiday season. Many people feel frustrated or overwhelmed by the festive atmosphere, struggling to contain their pain wit...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Social Media Meets Funeral Service? The Pro’s And Cons
Almost everyone has a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account these days. They use social media platforms to communicate with loved ones, share information, and stay in touch with people living in ...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Comfort Foods for the Grieving
People need to pay close attention to their health, especially when they're grieving. However, people tend to neglect this and often disregard consuming healthy food.
When people go through such a...
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Friday, November 13, 2020
Building a Bucket List
People often feel they aren’t living their life to the fullest. Being busy in your everyday work routine can make it difficult to make time for your interests and ambitions. It is never too late to...
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Choosing the Right Cremation Urn For You
Cremations are getting very common these days because of the pros they offer over traditional burials. However, considering a person who isn’t familiar with the process, some technicalities of the ...
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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How To Choose The Right Celebrant Or Clergy Member For Your Loved One's Service
When you lose a loved one, you need to organize a funeral service and make all the necessary arrangements. The process also involves choosing the right celebrant or clergy member for the service. Y...
Who Is Eligible For Hospice Care?
Establishments providing hospice care focus on individuals that have a low life expectancy. It is a good way to make sure that the person who is at the end of life has some comfort and companionshi...
Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Pre-planning a funeral has become very popular in recent years. Most funeral homes offer the service and provide detailed guidelines on how to do it. While it is natural to feel some discomfort abo...
Is Live Streaming the Future of Funeral Services?
The global pandemic has forced many people to remain at home and avoid travel. While life has slowed down considerably, it hasn’t stopped. People still need to find a way to work, communicate with ...
How Can I Explain The Concept of Death to my Children?
Explaining serious and heavy topics like death to children isn’t easy. Most parents want to avoid it as much as possible. Unfortunately, death is a part of life and everyone must face it in some fo...
Choosing the Perfect Songs for the Funeral Service
Music can help set the emotional tone in a funeral, which is why it is important to choose the right one. At Arbutus Funeral Service, we encourage people to consider the music choices carefully and...
How A Celebrant Helps A Family Heal
The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time for family members and friends. People experience grief, anger, helplessness, and hopelessness because a vital part of their support system is now...
