Proof that Pets Provide Effective Grief Support
If you have pets, you likely already know well how great their calming effects can be. The benefits of animal companionship extend well beyond just company, though, to...
Grief & Loss
For Ben Wasserman and his Surprising Audiences, Comedy is a Natural Way to Grieve
Is there a right way to grieve? A wrong way? A specific order to experience each phase — or a time limit to be done? Deathcare professionals know...
3 Terrible Ways Winter Can Kill You
Why do so many people die in the winter? Mortality is highest in the cold months; funeral directors in areas where the weather gets cold frequently corroborate that...
Rewired by Loss: Grief Is Essentially a Brain Injury
That’s right – a brain injury. A number of scientific studies reveal that an emotional disturbance, such as that caused by the experience of grieving a loved one,...
Deathcare Challenges in Cases of Violent Death
Auto accidents, random acts of violence, suicides and other traumatic deaths create unique challenges for funeral homes. Sudden, traumatic, and unexpected (or, as in the case of suicide,...
Couture or Converse? No Dress Code for the Dead Makes For Tough Decisions
It wasn’t long ago that funeral attire was formal, dark, and uncomfortable — for attendees, attendants, and of course, the deceased. Today, though, the rules have changed. In...
Laying a Child to Rest
The experience of a child’s funeral can be extremely difficult for any mourner. When a child dies at any age, for any reason, it’s a tragedy; illness or...