Tears of sorrow, dark clothes and sad songs. Fun at a funeral is not exactly a commonly used phrase. Funerals are filled with sadness, mourning and memories. Some may even question if it is appropriate to smile or laugh or show any form...
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No matter our differences there is one thing we all have in common as humans and this is that we will all die at some point. When one dies a funeral is often held to remember and say goodbye. A question you may ask is, what if I don’t want a...
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What is meditation? Meditation for Grief can be a great way to aid in the healing process. According to wikipedia, “Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Being a bereaved, in a pandemic year, where nothing has been “normal” is waring. We are not only grieving and trying to adjust to a death, the pain of which is upending our daily lives, we are also...
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There are a variety of reasons you plan a loved one’s funeral. Death can be a sensitive subject for a lot of people. Planning your own funeral alone may seem overwhelming and quite frankly scary. You may find yourself sitting down next to...
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Colorful lights are hanging from trees and sparkling in the crisp late fall air. Wreaths and menorahs in the windows to show the impending celebrations within. Standing outside looking in it appears to be a typical holiday season gearing up. All...
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Step 1: Do your research Preplanning a funeral is a proactive way to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the inevitable future. You may read a list of steps to take and think, this is great, but the hardest part can just be taking that first...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar Grief is powerful and is related to the specific loss we have experienced. Grief is a natural response to loss, and reflects our behaviors, thoughts and emotions related to that loss. When someone we love dies...
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At any time of the day our phones will ding to let you know you have a notification. It might be breaking news or a message from a friend. The days of waiting for the newspaper to arrive to tell you the current events are long gone. Now those...
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Dying without a will? Actor Chadwick Boseman who played Marvel superhero Black Panther in the blockbuster movie has been in the news recently. Chadwick passed away two months ago from stage 4 colon cancer. Chadwick battled cancer for four years...
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Experiencing loss causes grief. It is so important to have a support system while you grieve. Without that all important support, processing and dealing with grief can feel so lonely. What is a support system? The definition of “support system”...
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Celebrating birthdays is a common custom for the majority of us. Blowing out candles, giving gifts and putting up decorations. It is nice to be celebrated. It is fulfilling to know that loved ones are recognizing your life up until this point and...
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