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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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What to Bring to a Celebration of Life: 17 Great Gift Ideas

Discover 17 great ideas for what to bring to a celebration of life. From DIY tributes to personalized ones, these offer comfort and honor the memory of a loved one.
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What to Ask an Estate Attorney After a Death in the Family

Executor after a death? Ask your estate attorney these 10 key questions to navigate probate and settle the estate with confidence.
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What Taylor Swift and The Tortured Poets Department Teach Us About Loss

Explore the darkest corners of Taylor Swift's career with "The Tortured Poets Department," her 11th studio album. The “Eras” tour star offers a poignant reflection on coping with public and personal heartbreak, with a playlist representing the five stages of grief.
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What It Means When Your Local Funeral Home Joins a National Brand

Discover the differences between locally owned and national brand funeral homes, and learn how compassionate care remains consistent, no matter the ownership. Explore how national networks, like Altogether, offer more choices while preserving a personal touch.
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What is Human Composting?

Terramation, sometimes called organic reduction or human composting, is an attractive choice for those seeking a new alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
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What Is Cremation?

Discover everything you need to know about cremation, including costs, services, the cremation process, and memorial options. This comprehensive guide answers all your questions about choosing cremation.
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What is Aquamation

Explore aquamation, a water-based cremation method, and learn how it works, how it differs from traditional cremation, and its growing acceptance.
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What Is an Elegy? Definition, Examples & How It Differs from a Eulogy

Learn the meaning of an elegy, the difference between an elegy and a eulogy, famous examples, and how to write an elegy for a funeral or memorial.
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What is a Themed Funeral?

Honor your loved one with a personalized, themed funeral that celebrates their passions and legacy. Discover 10 unforgettable funeral theme ideas for a meaningful and unique farewell.
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What Is a Repast After a Funeral?

Learn what a repast after a funeral is, who typically hosts one, what to expect, how much it costs, and etiquette tips for attending or planning.
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What Is a Necrological Service and Should You Have One?

Explore the meaning of necrological services — community-based memorials that honor loved ones with shared remembrance.
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What Is a Funeral Recessional?

Learn what a funeral recessional is, when it happens, who participates, and how different faiths and families personalize this final farewell—also, a look at famous recessionals.
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