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,...
Grief
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,...
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...
Funeral Service and Grief Work- How to Support Bereaved Families as a Funeral Professional
Funeral professionals are often the first point of contact for families experiencing grief. A huge part of any job in a funeral home is dealing with difficult emotions...
The Assault of Grief
A funeral director fills an extraordinary role. Death care workers help survivors navigate life beyond the death of a loved one, often for the first time. Handling grief...
The Unexpected Value of Slowing Down the Death-Planning Process for Families
Many funeral homes pride themselves on how many arrangements they can get in and out the door in a given business day. Efficiency and high volume sales are...
Netflix’s Surviving Death Yields Insight—About the Living
Ostensibly an exploration of experiences and practices that hint at the existence of life after death, Netflix's Surviving Death docuseries, based on the book by Leslie Kean, does...