I’ve decided I need a will. How do I proceed?
In a previous post, we provided “8 reasons to have a will.” In this article, we would like to take this…
8 good reasons why you need a will
Having a will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. A will…
Benefits to Setting Aside Funds for a Funeral Expense Trust
Abbey Caskets has expanded its Funeral Expense Trust used for prefunding your caskets to also help you to set aside and…
Our Benedictine Values
A Reflection by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB “Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they…
Making Funeral Arrangements in Advance
By Tom McGrath After an uncle’s funeral, I strode along a ridge among the graves of my ancestors. Many of my…
Five Things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire
by Norma Schuh
Until recently, retirement from the work force or from managing a household (or whatever activities and obligations engaged you in earlier years) implied you were soon to be following a downward spiral. In previous generations, where lon…
Advance Care Planning: Help for Making Care Decisions Now and for the Future
by Mary Lynne Knighten
Are you one of the 70% of people who does not have an advance care plan (ACP)?
Advance care planning is the process of planning for future medical care. ACP is an ongoing course of action whereby patients, family members, and hea…
End-of-Life Concerns: A Guide for Families
by Rev. Daniel H. Grossoehme, BCC Juan was in his mid-thirties and sitting up in his hospital bed when I met…
Aging | CareNotes | Family Caregiving | Grief
Dealing With Family Conflict as a Loved One is Dying
Even though the steps through grief can be similar, the way each family member moves through the process is unique. Such…
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…