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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
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...
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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...
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Monday, September 14, 2020
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...
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Monday, August 24, 2020
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
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
