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10 Ways to Honor a Deceased Veteran on Memorial Day Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Meaningful ways you can keep a deceased military veteran's memory alive during the holiday.
Words of Inspiration: Soldiers Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a soldier.
Famous Last Words: U.S. Presidents Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
A select collection of the dying words spoken by America's presidents.
10 Ways to Honor Your Deceased Mom on Mother's Day Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
Meaningful ways you can keep your mother's memory alive during the holiday.
How to Write a Eulogy: 5 Tips for Success Created: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Five tips to help you write and deliver a touching, meaningful eulogy in nearly any funeral or memorial setting.
Words of Inspiration: Infants Created: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a baby.
Words of Inspiration: Pets Created: Monday, March 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a pet.
Words of Inspiration: Brothers Created: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a brother.
Words of Inspiration: Sisters Created: Friday, February 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a sister.
Words of Inspiration: Grandparents Created: Monday, January 28, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a grandparent.
Words of Inspiration: Friends Created: Monday, January 07, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a friend.
Words of Inspiration: Children Created: Friday, December 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a child.
Words of Inspiration: Fathers Created: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a father.
Words of Inspiration: Mothers Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a mother.
How to Create an Advance Healthcare Directive Created: Friday, April 12, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
The steps you should follow now to ensure your end-of-life wishes are carried out in case of an accident or terminal illness.
4 Funeral-related Scams to Avoid Created: Monday, April 08, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 08, 2013
Four funeral-related scams and consumer tips to help you avoid falling victim to these schemes.
What is a Green Burial? Created: Friday, January 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
While definitions of "green" vary, interest in eco-friendly ground burial is steadily growing.
What is Preneed? Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
What is preneed funeral insurance or a funeral trust? What advantages does preneed offer to consumers?
Recognizing Symptoms of the Flu Created: Monday, October 05, 2009 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
Early recognition of flu symptoms can help you better treat the illness.
Why Choose Cremation? Created: Saturday, March 09, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 09, 2013
Three significant aspects of cremation explained to help you decide if it is right for yourself or someone you love.
Grief Support Groups, Resources & Information Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
A list of organizations offering nationwide grief support/recovery group services, information and other resources to help those mourning a loss to death.
Veterans Death, Burial & Memorial Benefits Created: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013
An overview of the burial and memorial benefits provided to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Funeral Etiquette: 5 Things You Should Never Say Created: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013
Here are five common expressions you should never utter to someone grieving the death of a loved one.
What is a Death Café? Created: Monday, February 18, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013
Talking about our mortality and death with other interested strangers at a death café is proving increasingly popular -- provided the environment's right.
How to Survive Valentine's Day Grief Created: Monday, February 11, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013
Tips to help you cope with the "couple's holiday" while mourning the loss of a loved one on Valentine's Day.
Levels of Hospice Care Created: Friday, November 23, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
There are four distinct levels of hospice care based on a patients needs: routine care, continuous care, inpatient care, and respite care.
How to Take Care of Your Digital Legacy Created: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The steps you should take now to help your survivors access and protect your online assets later.
What is Alkaline Hydrolysis? Created: Monday, October 22, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012
A description of the process and benefits offered by alkaline hydrolysis.
What is Cremation? Created: Friday, December 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012
A thorough explanation of the cremation process to help you determine if it is right for you or someone you love.
When the Holidays Hurt Created: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012
5 tips to help those grieving a death find moments of joy during the holiday season.
What is the Funeral Rule? Created: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012
Five things every consumer should know about this important federal law before purchasing funeral goods or services.
13 Superstitions About Death and Dying Created: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012
A list of superstitions surrounding death, dying, funerals and cemeteries.

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