If your loved one has just passed away, you have many decisions to make and tasks to attend to as you plan their funeral. In the confusing and dark days…

Grieving is painful and difficult no matter what the time of year. However, as the holidays approach, it can become even more difficult. The first Christmas after a loved one…

One of the most daunting parts of dealing with the loss of a loved one is the visit to the funeral home. First, there are the arrangements to be made,…

Grief is inevitable. At some stage in life, everybody suffers the loss of something they cherish. Typical causes are the loss of a parent, child or sibling, the breakup of…

The time around the loss of a loved one is challenging.  Not only do you have to contend with overwhelming feelings of loss, but the practical challenges of arranging the…

There are few certainties in life, except life itself, and that one day this will end.  Throughout our life, we will experience many funerals.  Despite this, no one becomes an…

The horrible irony of loss is that at a time when you want to shut down and ignore the world, you must organise so much.  The loss of a loved…

Introduction The death of a pet can be an incredibly sad and emotionally draining experience. Most of us have a deep emotional bond with our dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and…

The death of someone we love, at any stage in our lives, is difficult to cope with.  No matter how expected and the preparation that could be done while the…

One of the sad realities of the strong and loving bonds we have with friends and family is that we will all experience the feelings of grief when they pass…