Featured FAQ: Do Hotels Offer Bereavement Rates?
Those close to a loved one often live far away and must make last-minute hotel reservations in order to attend their loved one’s funeral or memorial service. Many South Shore hotels offer bere
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Do Airlines Still Offer Bereavement Fares?
At one time many major airlines offered reduced fares for those passengers who were traveling last-minute due to a death or imminent death of a family member. However, those types of so-called
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: When is the Right Time to Call Hospice
Hospice care is designed for terminally ill patients and their families to make their final months and days as comfortable as possible. Hospice can be called as soon as a patient receives a te
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How do I cope with grief during the holidays?
If you have recently lost someone, you may be anxious about facing the holidays without your loved one, especially for the first time. Even if it has been many years since your loved one has p
Read MoreGiving Thanks at this Season
Gratitude, the feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for benefits we have received, is a powerful thing – it lifts us up and reminds us of all the blessings in our lives. We Gi
Read MoreCoping with the Anniversary of a Loved One’s Death
Grief is a journey that may lead us back again and again to feelings of loss, especially during special milestones, such as the anniversary of a loved one’s death. These feelings, often referr
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Should Children Attend Funerals?
A funeral is an important lifecycle event for the entire family, and children should be included to the extent to which they are able in order to help them through the grieving process. The de
Read MoreCoping with the Loss of a Pet
The death of a pet can be a devastating loss. More often than not, pets become part of our families and their loss creates a significant impact. Nine out of
Read MoreTalking to Children about Death and Dying
As difficult as it may be to talk to a child about the loss of a loved one, children not only deserve the truth, but need to hear the truth in order to maintain a sense of trust with the adult
Read MoreGrieving in a Digital Age
While nothing can replace the hug of a friend or the presence of family at a funeral service, the digital age offers many non-traditional ways of coping with grief including online guest books
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