After a Death: The Practical Matters
A death occurs and those left behind are left asking "Now what do I need to do?" This section includes information on many of the practical aspects of death including recognizing a death has occurred, who to notify about a death, how to obtain a death certificate, when and why an autopsy may be needed, what to do about organ donation or donating a body to science.
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What to Consider When Choosing a Funeral Provider
When considering a funeral provider, other burial or aftercare options there are many different choices to be made when deciding on the final resting place for a loved one who has died. This article offers basic background information on choosing a funeral provider or other various options.
When considering a funeral provider, other burial or aftercare options there are many different choices to be made when deciding on the final resting place for a loved one who has died. This article offers basic background information on choosing a funeral provider or other various options.
Emergency Air Travel - Bereavement Fares
About's Guide to Air Travel, Arlene Fleming, offers helpful insights and general information about Airfares for bereavement, or compassionate fare. This is the fare offered to family members traveling for a death in the family or imminent death.
About's Guide to Air Travel, Arlene Fleming, offers helpful insights and general information about Airfares for bereavement, or compassionate fare. This is the fare offered to family members traveling for a death in the family or imminent death.
Bereavement Airfares for Traveling for a Death in the Family
About's Guide to Air Travel, Arlene Fleming looks at the most common use of bereavement fares, traveling due to a death in the family, to attend a funeral.
About's Guide to Air Travel, Arlene Fleming looks at the most common use of bereavement fares, traveling due to a death in the family, to attend a funeral.
Bereavement Fares for Imminent Death of a Close Relative
About's Guide to Air Travel, Arlene Fleming, provides helpful insights and information about the bereavement airfares offered to family members traveling for the imminent death of a close relative.
About's Guide to Air Travel, Arlene Fleming, provides helpful insights and information about the bereavement airfares offered to family members traveling for the imminent death of a close relative.
Remember to REST During the Holidays - Coping with Holiday Distress
Holidays can be difficult and stressful times even during the best of circumstances. During times of stress and distress, it can become even more difficult. Getting your REST is a good way of coping with holiday distress.
Holidays can be difficult and stressful times even during the best of circumstances. During times of stress and distress, it can become even more difficult. Getting your REST is a good way of coping with holiday distress.
A Movement to Bring Grief Back Home: Opting to Bypass Funerals
An informative article from the Washington Post discusses how many families who have lost loved ones are opting to bypass the funeral industry and bring grief back to the home.
An informative article from the Washington Post discusses how many families who have lost loved ones are opting to bypass the funeral industry and bring grief back to the home.
Your Guide to Funeral Care
This beautifully written and illustrated e-booklet, "Your Guide to Funeral care: Things you need to know when arranging a funeral," is available at no cost to download. This 28-page guide was developed by the Cooperative Funeralcare to help bereaved families understand many of the things that need to be done when arranging a funeral.
This beautifully written and illustrated e-booklet, "Your Guide to Funeral care: Things you need to know when arranging a funeral," is available at no cost to download. This 28-page guide was developed by the Cooperative Funeralcare to help bereaved families understand many of the things that need to be done when arranging a funeral.
A Guide for Getting Through the First Year
From the USAA Educational Foundation, part of their section on coping with loss a helpful section, comes a guide for getting through the first year following the death of a spouse. This section provides a helpful calendar checklist, information about probate, duties of the executor, taxes due after death and how to go on without a loved one.
From the USAA Educational Foundation, part of their section on coping with loss a helpful section, comes a guide for getting through the first year following the death of a spouse. This section provides a helpful calendar checklist, information about probate, duties of the executor, taxes due after death and how to go on without a loved one.
(PDF File) Federal Trade Commissions' Consumer Guide to Funerals
This 36 page printable brochure provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
This 36 page printable brochure provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
Funerals: A Consumer Guide
This online page provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
This online page provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
Handbook for Mortals : Guidance For People Facing Serious Illness
Handbook for Mortals has been described as a "must read" for people and families facing serious illness as well as for their physicians. Excerpts from many of the different sections of the book are available online. An excellent guide for people and their families experiencing serious chronic illness.
Handbook for Mortals has been described as a "must read" for people and families facing serious illness as well as for their physicians. Excerpts from many of the different sections of the book are available online. An excellent guide for people and their families experiencing serious chronic illness.