How to Tell Your Kids Their Grandparent Died?

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You may find it difficult to break the news to your children when one of your parents dies. The death of a grandparent is heartbreaking, to say the least, especially if Nana or Popo frequently babysits the kids. Your first instinct may be to sugarcoat your words to shield the kids from the pain of death. And that’s natural because, as much as possible, all parents want to protect their kids from the harsh realities of life. No one can fault you for wanting to make the loss more bearable. Read more

How to Plan a Meaningful Zoom Funeral?

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Under normal conditions, planning a funeral is already a big responsibility that entails a lot of work. But what if you have to plan a virtual funeral for whatever reason like illness or military service? Of course, you want as many loved ones to be there and commemorate the deceased, even if only in spirit. It may seem like an impossible task to coordinate a virtual service, but it’s doable. Read more

How to Tell Your Kids Their Grandparent Died?

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You may find it difficult to break the news to your children when one of your parents dies. The death of a grandparent is heartbreaking, to say the least, especially if Nana or Popo frequently babysits the kids. Your first instinct may be to sugarcoat your words to shield the kids from the pain of death. And that’s natural because, as much as possible, all parents want to protect their kids from the harsh realities of life. No one can fault you for wanting to make the loss more bearable. Read more

Should Children Be Included in the Funeral?

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As much as possible, parents want to shield their children from the harsh realities of life. Thus, when someone close to the family dies, you may be faced with the difficult decision of whether to let your children participate or miss out on the funeral and memorial services.  Read more

How to Reconfigure Your Life After the Loss of a Loved One

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When a loved one dies, it results in many different changes for the surviving family members. These changes can range from simple ones like taking on more household chores to more drastic changes such as modifying future plans or even modifying priorities. Getting used to these changes may take many months because getting out of one’s comfort zone and adapting to a new normal is usually fraught with challenges.  Read more

How to Cope With Your 1st Mother’s Day When Mom Just Passed Away?

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Celebrating your very first Mother’s Day when your family just recently concluded the funeral services is undoubtedly a painful experience. It may even be more heart-rending than other holidays like New Year or Christmas spent without a loved one. Why? Because Mom’s Day is especially for her, making your loss appear more glaring.  Read more

Am I Allowed to Use My Cellphone at a Funeral?

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We are all familiar with this awkward moment. Just imagine someone’s mobile phone ringing loudly and incessantly during a serious and solemn moment. As the person scrambles to mute the phone, you also feel that strong urge to double-check if your own gadget is on silent mode. In most scenarios, a random phone call or message ping is not really a big deal. You may get glares from others when it happens in the cinema or theater. But you could easily brush it off and give a verbal or non-verbal apology. However, when this happens during the funeral services or memorial reception, it can be downright rude and off-putting because it shows your lack of concern and consideration.  Read more

Top 5 funeral songs to honor the death of a friend

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Losing a dear friend is just as debilitating as losing a blood relative. After all, friends are akin to a family member that you get to choose. The grief you feel may be just as intense as the relatives of the deceased, but the sad part is mourning close friends often overlooked by condoling guests. Typically, they immediately give words of comfort or perform thoughtful gestures for the immediate family.  Read more

Why is a Will Important for Pre-Planning?

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When people die, their family is responsible for settling the estate. If you have certain wishes you want to be upheld upon your demise, it is vital to execute a will. However, most people push off writing a will because it’s as if you’re courting death, and accepting your departure in this ephemeral world is imminent. Bear in mind, drafting a will is part of funeral pre-planning and is beneficial because it protects your family and all your assets. Read more

What is a Mausoleum?

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When you’re doing funeral pre-planning, one of the things you have to consider is your end-of-life arrangements. It can be confusing because there are many choices for your final resting place. The most traditional are burial plots with gravestones. Alternatively, there’s also a more ornate mausoleum. Though these are not as popular, this is an option for people who do not wish to be buried underground. If you’re looking for more info on mausoleums, you’ve come to the right place as we’ll discuss it in detail below. Read more