When a loved one passes away, it has been a tradition to host a funeral. A funeral service is not merely for the dead but it encompasses everything about them and who they are. It is also a form of closure for everyone who knew the deceased and shared a relationship with them, no matter how brief. Read more
You may find it difficult to break the news to your children when one of your parents dies. The death of a grandparent is heartbreaking, to say the least, especially if Nana or Popo frequently babysits the kids. Your first instinct may be to sugarcoat your words to shield the kids from the pain of death. And that’s natural because, as much as possible, all parents want to protect their kids from the harsh realities of life. No one can fault you for wanting to make the loss more bearable. Read more
As much as possible, parents want to shield their children from the harsh realities of life. Thus, when someone close to the family dies, you may be faced with the difficult decision of whether to let your children participate or miss out on the funeral and memorial services. Read more
When a loved one dies, it results in many different changes for the surviving family members. These changes can range from simple ones like taking on more household chores to more drastic changes such as modifying future plans or even modifying priorities. Getting used to these changes may take many months because getting out of one’s comfort zone and adapting to a new normal is usually fraught with challenges. Read more
The death of a loved one is undoubtedly one of the most difficult events any human being will ever face. And what makes it harder for the ones left behind is when they have to plan a beautiful funeral amidst their cloud of grief. That’s why for some people, there is value in thinking ahead and making advanced funeral preparations. After all, death is an eventuality that everyone will face someday. Read more
Everyone knows that planning a funeral is stressful. Aside from dealing with the grief over the loss of your loved one, you have to worry about the associated costs of planning the burial and funeral services.
Although you can work with a funeral director to curate an affordable service that honors your loved one, you must face some unavoidable expenses that all families must pay for. In the instance where the departed doesn’t have insurance, the loved ones cover the costs. This huge financial expense is a burden that can cause strain for the ones left behind. Read more
It’s not time to make a change
Just relax, take it easy
You’re still young, that’s your fault
There’s so much you have to know
Find a girl, settle down
If you want you can marry
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