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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 ...
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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...
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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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...
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
How To Help Someone Who Has Lost Their Pet
It is easy to underestimate just how painful and devastating the loss of a pet can be. These companions become part of a person's family. They offer unconditional love and support that can help peo...
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Financial Benefits of Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Funeral pre-planning isn’t a novel idea anymore and an increasing number of people are now opting for it. The concept of death doesn’t scare every person and many feel that just like they plan so m...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
What to Expect After the Funeral
The period between a person's death and their funeral can be fairly busy. Family members have to contact relatives, hire a funeral home, make arrangements, and handle the paperwork. All of these ta...
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Top Tips On Staying Safe In Public During The Pandemic
Staying safe during this time is all about self-isolation and social distancing. But there are times when you would have to step out. It could be to buy some essentials or run a small errand....
Grief Amid The Pandemic: How To Show Love And Support Through Social Distancing
The modern lifestyle seems to have come to a standstill during this pandemic, but life continues as it always has. Births and deaths are happening every day, forcing people to deal with big life ch...
Documentation to Have In Place Before Death
As a person gets older, it's necessary to ensure all the documentation is in order. We all have several different types of documentation to keep, including legal, financial, medical, contacts, real...
Personalizing a Funeral with Unique Song Selections
Music is often the balm to our soul, especially during trying times. People often take solace from songs, finding comfort in the rhythm and lyrics. Most develop a personal connection with special s...
Celebrant Or Clergy Member, Which Should I Choose, And Why?
A funeral is an organized event, specifically designed to help family members and friends say farewell to their deceased loved one. A clergy member or celebrant is a vital aspect of this event as t...
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,...
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 ...
