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Our Benedictine Values
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Our Benedictine Values

September 9, 2022

A Reflection by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB  “Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they…

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Caring for Your Mind, Body and Spirit as You Grow Older
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Caring for Your Mind, Body and Spirit as You Grow Older

October 19, 2016

Even as you stew over aging’s negative aspects, you can also come to realize some of the advantages   it   brings. As…

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Five things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire
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Five things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire

July 13, 2016

Retirement offers a unique opportunity for us to nurture our spirits by giving us chances for creativity, contribution, fulfillment, serenity, self-discovery,…

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Relying on Others as We Age
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Relying on Others as We Age

June 16, 2016

We instinctively want to maintain independence and control over our lives. It takes a special source of strength—whether we call it…

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Caring for Yourself When You’re Caring for Someone Ill
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Caring for Yourself When You’re Caring for Someone Ill

November 12, 2015

Taking care of yourself when a loved one needs you may seem like a selfish idea. “How could I possibly rest…

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When a Loved One’s Care Decisions Are in Your Hands
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When a Loved One’s Care Decisions Are in Your Hands

July 24, 2015

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
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Humor – It Helps Us as We Age

May 14, 2015

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
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Dealing With All the “Stuff” After a Loved One Dies

April 16, 2015

  Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, sadness of hopes…

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Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly
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Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly

April 15, 2014

I recently attended a grief presentation where the speaker pointed out that Americans hide from death. We don’t talk about it,…

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Ten Helps for an Alzheimer’s Family
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Ten Helps for an Alzheimer’s Family

November 13, 2013

Like millions of other people, my neighbor Bob cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. For three years, I watched…

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    • About Abbey Caskets
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    • Request Information
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    • Prepay for your Casket
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Download Digital Catalog
    • Shipping and Returns
  • Products
    • Traditional Caskets
    • Monastic Caskets
    • Cremation Urns
    • Keepsake Crosses
    • Flag Cases
    • Abbey Woodworking
  • Resources
    • Grief Resources
    • Informational Videos
    • Free Kindred Spirit Booklet
    • Advance Planning
  • Woodworking
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