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Death Resources

Find out what you want to know with thoughtful and comprehensive articles on death, dying, and available resources.

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Simple Ways to Get it Together

Read more , Simple Ways to Get it Together
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A Funeral Director’s Life: From Traditional Family Funeral Home to Online

Read more , A Funeral Director’s Life: From Traditional Family Funeral Home to Online
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What Happens to Student Loans After Death?

Read more , What Happens to Student Loans After Death?
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Live Streaming Funeral Guide — Is a Live Funeral Right for You?

Read more , Live Streaming Funeral Guide — Is a Live Funeral Right for You?
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How to Talk to Children About Grief

Read more , How to Talk to Children About Grief
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5 Reasons to Consider Organ Donation

Read more , 5 Reasons to Consider Organ Donation
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Can Music and Art Help with Grief and Loss?

Read more , Can Music and Art Help with Grief and Loss?
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LGBTQ+ Funeral Planning Guide Part 2

Read more , LGBTQ+ Funeral Planning Guide Part 2
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George Washington Preplanned, and So Should You

Read more , George Washington Preplanned, and So Should You
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Away From Home Assurance for Total Protection

Read more , Away From Home Assurance for Total Protection
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Guide to Understanding Florida Cremation Laws

Read more , Guide to Understanding Florida Cremation Laws
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What You Need to Know about the 2023 Veterans Benefit Updates

Read more , What You Need to Know about the 2023 Veterans Benefit Updates
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It’s Your Life: Write Your Eulogy

Read more , It’s Your Life: Write Your Eulogy
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How Different Religions Honor Their Lost Loved Ones

Read more , How Different Religions Honor Their Lost Loved Ones
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What are the Environmental Benefits of Direct Cremation?

Read more , What are the Environmental Benefits of Direct Cremation?
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What Funeral Benefits are Available to Veteran Families?

Read more , What Funeral Benefits are Available to Veteran Families?
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Four Reasons to Consider Cremation Without Embalming

Read more , Four Reasons to Consider Cremation Without Embalming
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How is a Body Prepared for Cremation? The Step-by-Step Process Explained

Read more , How is a Body Prepared for Cremation? The Step-by-Step Process Explained
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Help the Helpers: Caregiver Burnout

Read more , Help the Helpers: Caregiver Burnout
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Honoring & Remembering This Fall

Read more , Honoring & Remembering This Fall
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Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Jainism

Read more , Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Jainism
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Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Buddhism

Read more , Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Buddhism
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5 Things To Know About Cremation Jewelry

Read more , 5 Things To Know About Cremation Jewelry
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Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Sikhism

Read more , Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Sikhism
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Presenting an Elegy

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How Rituals Can Help Us Navigate Life, Death and Grief

Read more , How Rituals Can Help Us Navigate Life, Death and Grief
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Resources for Veteran Families

Read more , Resources for Veteran Families
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Get the Veterans Benefits You Deserve

Read more , Get the Veterans Benefits You Deserve
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Cremation vs Burial: Choosing What’s Right For You

Read more , Cremation vs Burial: Choosing What’s Right For You
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What Funeral Directors Know About Grief (and you should, too)

Read more , What Funeral Directors Know About Grief (and you should, too)
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Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Hinduism

Read more , Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Hinduism
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DIY Winter Celebration of Life

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What Happens if You Die Abroad?

Read more , What Happens if You Die Abroad?
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What is a Death Certificate?

Read more , What is a Death Certificate?
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What is a General Price List for Cremation and Funeral Services?

Read more , What is a General Price List for Cremation and Funeral Services?
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What To Say (Or Not) in Sympathy Cards

Read more , What To Say (Or Not) in Sympathy Cards
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Mortuary School: Your Complete Guide

Read more , Mortuary School: Your Complete Guide
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Famous Funeral Directors from Pop Culture

Read more , Famous Funeral Directors from Pop Culture
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Financial Funeral Benefits for Veterans: How to Apply

Read more , Financial Funeral Benefits for Veterans: How to Apply
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Military Funeral Benefits: Where Do I Start?

Read more , Military Funeral Benefits: Where Do I Start?
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Options When Choosing a Final Resting Place

Read more , Options When Choosing a Final Resting Place
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How to Talk About Your End-of-Life Wishes

Read more , How to Talk About Your End-of-Life Wishes
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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care

Read more , Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
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Everything You Need to Know About a Post Mortem Examination

Read more , Everything You Need to Know About a Post Mortem Examination
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Ideas for a Burial at Sea Ceremony in San Francisco, CA

Read more , Ideas for a Burial at Sea Ceremony in San Francisco, CA
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How Long Between Death and Cremation?

Read more , How Long Between Death and Cremation?
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Top Picks for Podcasts on Life, Loss & Laughter

Read more , Top Picks for Podcasts on Life, Loss & Laughter
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How to Hold a Cheap Funeral in Sacramento

Read more , How to Hold a Cheap Funeral in Sacramento
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Undertaker, Embalmer, Mortician & Funeral Director: What’s the Difference?

Read more , Undertaker, Embalmer, Mortician & Funeral Director: What’s the Difference?
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Death Cafe – Discussing Death

Read more , Death Cafe – Discussing Death
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Does Medicare Cover Cremation?

Read more , Does Medicare Cover Cremation?
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Can You Attend a Direct Cremation?

Read more , Can You Attend a Direct Cremation?
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Are Bodies Cremated With Clothes On?

Read more , Are Bodies Cremated With Clothes On?
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Using AI to Write an Obituary

Read more , Using AI to Write an Obituary
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Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation

Read more , Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation
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Does Cremation Hurt? How to Talk to Kids About Cremation

Read more , Does Cremation Hurt? How to Talk to Kids About Cremation
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The Cheapest Way to Bury a Loved One After a Sudden Passing

Read more , The Cheapest Way to Bury a Loved One After a Sudden Passing
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Durable Power of Attorney vs Health Care Proxy

Read more , Durable Power of Attorney vs Health Care Proxy
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Dying to Know: 12 FAQs About Death

Read more , Dying to Know: 12 FAQs About Death
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Food for Grieving (That’s Not a Casserole)

Read more , Food for Grieving (That’s Not a Casserole)
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Ethical Will Guide – How to Write and Prepare

Read more , Ethical Will Guide – How to Write and Prepare
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FEMA COVID-19 Funeral and Burial Reimbursement Program

Read more , FEMA COVID-19 Funeral and Burial Reimbursement Program
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The Living Will Guide

Read more , The Living Will Guide
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What Can’t Be Cremated?

Read more , What Can’t Be Cremated?
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Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Unitarian Universalism

Read more , Religious Traditions and Cremation Beliefs: Unitarian Universalism
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What to Do When Someone Dies at Home

Read more , What to Do When Someone Dies at Home
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What is Death Positive? Reducing Anxiety During Uncertain Times

Read more , What is Death Positive? Reducing Anxiety During Uncertain Times
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When Loved Ones Go Offline

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What to Do When Someone Dies

Read more , What to Do When Someone Dies
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Best Songs for Funerals

Read more , Best Songs for Funerals
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What To Keep (or Not) of Your Loved One’s Things

Read more , What To Keep (or Not) of Your Loved One’s Things
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Why Hospice Social Workers Are VIPs

Read more , Why Hospice Social Workers Are VIPs
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LGBTQ+ Funeral Planning Guide

Read more , LGBTQ+ Funeral Planning Guide
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How to Plan a Living Funeral

Read more , How to Plan a Living Funeral
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How to Plan a Personalized Memorial Service

Read more , How to Plan a Personalized Memorial Service
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What is a Living Will? 10 Most Common Questions Answered

Read more , What is a Living Will? 10 Most Common Questions Answered
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How To Prepare a Last Will and Testament

Read more , How To Prepare a Last Will and Testament
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Death Certificates: What You Should Know

Read more , Death Certificates: What You Should Know
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How to Get a Burial Permit in Los Angeles County Before Scattering Ashes

Read more , How to Get a Burial Permit in Los Angeles County Before Scattering Ashes
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How to Make Funeral Arrangements Following Cremation

Read more , How to Make Funeral Arrangements Following Cremation
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Do Airlines Offer Discounts for Funeral Travel?

Read more , Do Airlines Offer Discounts for Funeral Travel?
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Understanding Religious Attitudes Toward Direct Cremation Without a Service

Read more , Understanding Religious Attitudes Toward Direct Cremation Without a Service
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What is Cremation? Understanding the Cremation Process

Read more , What is Cremation? Understanding the Cremation Process
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What They're Reading: Books On Grief and Loss

Read more , What They're Reading: Books On Grief and Loss
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No Hidden Fees: Why Transparent Cremation Prices Are the Lowest

Read more , No Hidden Fees: Why Transparent Cremation Prices Are the Lowest