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Veterans Burial Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

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Veterans' Burial Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore our comprehensive guide to Veterans' Burial Benefits and learn how the U.S. government honors the service of veterans with funeral and burial supports. This guide covers eligibility, VA burial allowances, military honors, and more, providing essential information to help alleviate the financial and emotional burdens of planning a veteran's funeral.

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Hospice Pioneer, Barbara Karnes Shares Lessons from 'School of Grief'

Barbara Karnes, RN, the "godmother" of hospice, shares insights from her personal journey through grief after losing her husband of 63 years. Discover her wisdom and the story behind her latest book.
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Barbara Karnes’ Self-Care Rituals for End-of-Life Workers

Hospice expert and author Barbara Karnes shares her insight about health, hospice and caregiver self-care and tips for rituals for renewal.
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Busting Grief Myths: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Cope

Learn why we grieve, how grief affects us emotionally and physically, and what to expect after a loss, including the unique pain of losing a teen.
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Bring More Meaning to the Memorial with Celebrant Services

Honoring the memory of a loved one is an important part of the grieving process. Discover how celebrant services offer a personalized approach to create a meaningful and authentic memorial.
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Bracing for Goodbye: Finding Strength in Life's Toughest Moments

The time leading up to death can be filled with emotion and unexpected changes.
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Beyond the Cliff: A Trauma Expert’s Personal Story of Grief and Resilience

Explore the impact of early loss and trauma with expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky. Learn how grief shapes our lives and discover essential self-care strategies for those navigating trauma and mental health challenges
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Beyond “I’m Sorry”: 21 Alternative Things to Say

Looking for the right words after a loss? These 21 thoughtful phrases go beyond “I’m sorry” to offer comfort, support, and sincerity in everyday moments.
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Beyond Condolences: How to Truly Be There for Someone After a Loss

Grief is an unavoidable part of life, but watching a loved one go through it can leave many of us feeling helpless.
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Beyond Blood Ties: Understanding Who Qualifies as "Next of Kin"

After the death of a loved one, you may hear the phrase “next of kin.”
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Avoid Hidden Fees in Low-Cost Cremation Services: What You Need to Know

When you make end of life plans, it is hard to escape the financial part of the equation.
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Best Ways to Memorialize Cremated Ashes: Display, Inter, or Scatter

Explore various memorial options for cremated ashes, including cremation jewelry, keepsakes, and permanent memorials. Discover unique ways to honor and remember your loved one.
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Bereavement Leave: Your Rights, What to Expect & How to Ask for It

Learn how bereavement leave works, which deaths qualify, what to do if your employer doesn’t offer leave, and your legal rights in some states.
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