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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
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....
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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...
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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...
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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...
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Friday, March 13, 2020
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...
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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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,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
