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Grieving the Loss of Your Parent

My mother, lying in a darkened hospital room, was close to death. But as she reached for my hand and looked at me intently, she was fully aware that her youngest daughter was at her side. “Judy, is it raining?” she asked. “No, Mom, it’s beautiful outside—and it’s even more beautiful where you are going,” I

13Jul

Five things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire

Retirement offers a unique opportunity for us to nurture our spirits by giving us chances for creativity, contribution, fulfillment, serenity, self-discovery, and self-renewal. It is an invitation to define oneself by who you are versus what you do. Key to continuing personal development and joie de vivre is

15Oct

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, or who succumb to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome each year. These tragic deaths leave parents with shattered dreams, empty arms, disbelief, and deep pain. They are left with many difficult decisions and

16Apr

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, anger over decisions made about an inheritance or a cherished item. Dealing with the stuff becomes a responsibility for someone after each person dies. Perhaps in this case, that person

13Jun

Losing Your Dad

Losing your dad is one of life’s most painful and traumatic events. It’s different for each person, yet there are some shared emotions and issues. Here are a few words of advice that I hope will help you as you go through this painful time of loss. • Attend to present feelings Don’t wall your grief off.

09May

Losing Your Mom

Mothers are not perfect and neither are their children. Some mothers are confidants, others are critics. Some mothers maintain control even into their children’s adulthood, and others foster a sense of independence early on. Whatever your relationship with your mother, it is important to acknowledge your feelings

15Apr

Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly

I recently attended a grief presentation where the speaker pointed out that Americans hide from death. We don’t talk about it, we don’t think about it and it’s something that happens to other people. At Abbey Caskets, we are constantly talking with people about planning for their funerals. We have families who

03Apr

Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare

Many people think that Advance Healthcare Planning is only for elderly and ill people. While the actions of completing and discussing these documents are very important for those who are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, it is important for all adults to consider our wishes should we one day be unable to

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Grieving the Loss of Your Parent

Five things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire

Handling the Heartbreak When a Baby Dies

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

Losing Your Dad

Losing Your Mom

Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly

Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare

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