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  1. Don’t Say These 8 Things to a Grieving Person

    Even though death happens all the time, people often find themselves in a difficult position when confronted with a grieving friend, family member, co-worker or acquaintance. The loss of a loved one can be crushing, taking over someone’s life in ways that they did not expect. It’s not surprising for them to need to take a step back for a while, or find new ways to move about the world.

    The way that people around them react to the situation can have a significant effect. Although most people mean well, they sometimes say things that don’t convey their love and support. In some cases, statements can be actively harmful, hurting relationships for the long-term. By considering the impact of these problematic statements, it’s easier to know what to avoid.

    1. “Everything happens for a reason.”

    People

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  2. Cremation Remains and Artificial Memorial Reefs

    A coral reef is a rocky ridge under the surface of the ocean that is created not through the oceanic uplift or mountain building process - via plate tectonics - but by living coral. The rocky substrate that is a coral reef is made using thin layers of calcium carbonate produced by various corals.

    The creation process is not an overnight event. It can take 30 Million years to create a sizable coral reef. That period is one of the reasons why so many people are concerned about the health of coral systems around the world.

    What type of ocean life benefits from Coral reefs?

    Earlier we mentioned that a coral reef is a coral community. These ecosystems are large and balanced. Around 25 percent of the organisms in the ocean are impacted one way or another by coral reefs. It may be that an organism lives there, feeds there,

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  3. Writing a Eulogy: How to Speak From the Heart

    Going to a funeral or memorial service is an event that is often filled with grief. People who sit in the audience might wonder how the person delivering the eulogy is able to create such beautiful words, bringing the best stories and memories to life. Behind the eulogy is a writer, usually a close family member or friend of the person who passed. Sometimes these writers have lots of experience, while others have none. In all cases, they’re writing a story of remembrance that comes straight from the heart. With this guide, loved ones will know how to write a eulogy for any audience, along with tips for helping others and preserving space for grieving.

    What Is a Eulogy?

    A eulogy is a way to remember someone who has passed. Although most eulogies are delivered as speeches at a funeral or memorial service, sometimes

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  4. What Happens to My Pets if I pass?

    It is common to worry about what will happen when pets die. On the other hand, many people do not anticipate what will happen to their pets in the event that they pass first. Pets are dependents that require extra care to ensure that their needs are met in every situation. For many pet owners, making their pets an important part of their estate planning helps to solve the problem. With this guide, pet owners will know about the options they have for providing for their pets, tips to smooth out the process, and how best to get started.

    What Happens to Pets When I Pass?

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  5. Grieving Children: Helping a Child Cope With Death

    When a loved one dies, adults have enough trouble explaining to themselves what has happened. Then they encounter the time to tell children, and they often do not know what to say. Families should understand that it is all right not to know the right answers. A loving approach to explaining death to a child, with respect given for a child’s grief and need to say goodbye, helps parents to guide their children through this difficult part of life.

    Explaining the Concept of Death

    The first thing that parents and loved ones should remember is that death is very much a part of life. Even if a child is very young, s/he will learn soon enough that living beings are not immortal. It does not help children to tell them that their parents or grandparents will never die, as it creates a framework of mistaken trust. Instead, families can explain the concept of death to children in a supportive, age-appropriate environment. Very young children tend to interpret statements

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  6. How to Create a Cremation Ceremony

    When there is a choice of cremation, how do people celebrate the life of their loved one? What type of funeral or memorial is appropriate?

    How do you plan a cremation ceremony? Thinking about putting a cremation ceremony together to celebrate and remember the life of someone you love is a final act of love – and a big job.

    How do you plan a cremation ceremony?

    You can do it yourself, or work with a trained Funeral Celebrant. You can follow tradition and have a funeral home and religious person help you. You can create

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  7. Efuneral.com – In the Light Urns Radio Show #02

    Tyler Fraser interviews Mike Belsito, cofounder of efuneral.com, an online platform bringing families and funeral homes together. In this episode, we learn about the benefits of efuneral.com and discover the various ways families, funeral homes, hospitals and hospice care facilities can utilize efuneral.com to ensure themselves, and those they assist, the most beneficial experience possible.

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