A Serenity Prayer for Grievers
Following my father’s death, there were days when it was hard to know whether I was feeling sorry for myself or…
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How does this work? Ordering your Abbey Casket
One of the most frequent questions we’re asked about purchasing an Abbey Casket is: “How does this all work?” Whether you’re…
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Five steps to consider when planning your funeral
Many people choose to plan their funerals well in advance of their death. Not only does this ease the burden on…
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Caring for Yourself When You’re Caring for Someone Ill
By the Staff of Kairos Support for Caregivers Nature has provided us with an incredible survival instinct that is triggered whenever…
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Handling the Heartbreak When a Baby Dies
These are the voices of parents of some of the many thousands of children who are stillborn, who die as newborns,…
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When a Loved One’s Care Decisions Are in Your Hands
Few of us are prepared for the enormous challenge of making choices for another adult. Unlike children, adults have their preferences,…
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Humor – It Helps Us as We Age
Even though old age is a fact of life, the truth is, we haven’t learned to cope with the mounting years…
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Dealing With All the “Stuff” After a Loved One Dies
Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, sadness of hopes unrealized,…
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A Lenten Journey Through Grief
If there ever was a season designed to help us move through grief after a loved one’s death, that season would…
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The Serenity Prayer
God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to…
