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How to Tell Your Kids Their Grandparent Died?
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
Am I Allowed to Use My Cellphone at a Funeral?
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
How to Choose a Funeral Home to Work With
The death of a loved one is undoubtedly one of the most difficult events any human being will ever face. And what makes it harder for the ones left behind is when they have to plan a beautiful funeral amidst their cloud of grief. That’s why for some people, there is value in thinking ahead and making advanced funeral preparations. After all, death is an eventuality that everyone will face someday. Read more
How to help your children deal with the loss of a pet?
Even if they are not humans, pets are undoubtedly part of the family. For this reason, the loss of a beloved canine or feline can be very difficult to grapple with. If the death of a pet is hard for adults, just imagine what it can do to your kids. Read more
