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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 Benefits and Costs of Prepaid Funeral Arrangements
Take charge of your end-of-life planning. Ensure your wishes are honored and give your family peace of mind.
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Behind the Scenes at a Funeral Home: What Really Happens
Explore what happens at a funeral home, how it differs from a mortuary, and what to expect after an unexpected death, including embalming and care processes.
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Away From Home Assurance: Ultimate Peace of Mind
Discover the benefits of Away From Home Assurance to bring your remains home at no cost to loved ones. Learn about this comprehensive coverage for the unexpected.
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Ashes to Ashes: Unpacking the Divine Debate on Cremation Across Cultures
When making end of life plans, understanding the views on the acceptance of cremation in various faiths can be helpful as you navigate your disposition choices.
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Artist Finds Healing, Thread by Thread
After losing her mother, artist Lauren Altman used her art to make meaning of her experience with grief and loss.
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Archivist Finds Joy in Baking Headstone Recipes
Archivist Rosie Grant bakes recipes from headstones, blending history, humor, and heartfelt tributes. Discover how her unique hobby sparks conversations about death and celebrates life.
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Answers to Death’s Frequently Asked Questions
Discussing death is often considered taboo in many cultures, leading to a lack of understanding and discomfort.
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Ahead of the Curve: American Cremation Early Adopters
Discover the history of cremation in America, from its radical beginnings with abolitionists and suffragists to becoming the preferred choice for most Americans today.
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A Will is Not Enough: 25 Documents You Need Before You Go
Let’s face it, planning for our own mortality can be uncomfortable and hard.
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A Soundtrack for Mourning: Music’s Power in Grief
Learn how to choose the right songs for a memorial or funeral and explore how music can comfort, elevate, and give voice to the emotions of mourning.
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Your Way, Your Legacy: A Personalized Approach to Funeral Planning
Planning for the end of one's life is a deeply personal and complex undertaking.
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A Guide to Financial Authority and Charitable Giving
Learn how to manage finances after a loss, the legal responsibilities, and how to make a meaningful donation to charity in someone's name.
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