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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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Grief, Memories and Annual Reminders
Coping with Death | Family Caregiving | Grief

Grief, Memories and Annual Reminders

November 5, 2017

Excerpt from “Getting Through the Annual Reminders of Your Loss” from CareNotes. Memory writes on every page of the calendar –…

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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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Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare
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Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare

April 3, 2014

Many people think that Advance Healthcare Planning is only for elderly and ill people. While the actions of completing and discussing…

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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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Finding the Strength to Go On After the Death of a Child
Children | Coping with Death | Family Caregiving | Grief | Spiritual

Finding the Strength to Go On After the Death of a Child

October 17, 2013

When my daughter, Judy, died after being in a coma for five months, I thought I could not survive the grief….

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Talking About End-of-Life Decisions With Your Parent
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Talking About End-of-Life Decisions With Your Parent

April 24, 2013

When we were children and adolescents, our parents had the challenging responsibility of talking with us about difficult topics. Teaching us…

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    • About Abbey Caskets
    • Casket and Urn Blessing
    • Reasons to Consider Abbey Caskets
  • Request Information
    • Request Information
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • 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
  • Blog
  • Support