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How Día de los Muertos Turns Grief Into Healing

Learn how Día de los Muertos transforms grief and celebrates life, with insight from professor and expert Mathew Sandoval.

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  The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Burial

  Get clear, thoughtful answers to common burial questions, from interment and vaults to mausoleums and more. Learn how to make cost-effective, meaningful choices.

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  The Healing Power of Letter Writing After Loss

  Discover the healing power of letter writing after loss and how it can help with grief. Find expert tips and resources to guide you through the process.

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  The Future of the End: Palliative Doctors Give Their Take on What’s Ahead

  To help us understand what may be ahead for all of us as we reach the end of our lives, we turned to some of our favorite palliative care doctors...

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  The Epic Impact of Gratitude, Even When Facing Life's Final Chapter

  Though it sometimes may be hard to find, gratitude is a practice that’s at the heart of this season.

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  Five Lessons for Funeral Consumers from the Big Lebowski

  A beloved scene in the cult classic movie “The Big Lebowski” provides some lessons about the end of life and ways to remember a loved one who has died.

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  The 5 Levels of Assisted Living for Seniors Explained

  Discover 10 rituals to honor loved ones during the holidays, offering meaningful ways to navigate grief and create lasting memories.

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  The 13 Places You Absolutely Must Notify After Someone Dies

  Ensure you're covering all necessary steps after a loved one's passing with this comprehensive 13-point notification checklist.

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  Thank You Cards Made Easy: What to Say After a Funeral

  Discover thoughtful tips for writing funeral thank-you notes, including etiquette for printed and digital messages, sample wording, timelines, and heartfelt ways to express gratitude.

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  Your Guide to 18 American Funeral Traditions

  Explore 18 American funeral traditions, from viewings to military honors, and decide which ones reflect your values and wishes for a meaningful farewell.

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  Writers Share Tips On Crafting a Memorable Obituary

  Get writing advice from expert storytellers on crafting an obituary that captures your loved one’s life and legacy.

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  Working to Bring More Equity to the End

  Learn how one woman is fighting to bring equity, diversity, and inclusion to hospice care, ensuring underserved communities receive compassionate end-of-life support.

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  Women a Growing Presence in Death Care

  More women are shaping the future of funeral service as directors, death doulas, and industry leaders. Learn how they’re modernizing death care with compassion and innovation.

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