When someone you know dies, you should do all that you can to rearrange your schedule so that you can attend the visitation or funeral—or, ideally, both. In some situations, however, you won’t be able to visit the funeral home for these events. Perhaps you’re away on business or have scheduled a vacation for which you’ve already paid a deposit. It’s not the end of the world if you have a legitimate reason that you can’t make it to the funeral home, but there are some steps that you should take to show the grieving family members that your thoughts are with them as they mourn.…
Choosing between burial and cremation is one of the funeral-related decisions that you may spend the most time debating with yourself. There are a number of advantages to each approach, which can make it a challenge to decide. Additionally, family members may be attempting to influence your decision based on their preferences. It can be helpful to truly think about yourself during this process, as you might be a certain type of person for which cremation simply makes sense.…
When someone passes away in their youth, there is understandably an outpouring of love and compassion for the grieving family. However, when someone dies in their old age, sometimes the support is not as clear and pronounced. When you’re attending the funeral for an elderly person who has passed away, it’s important to avoid making these common mistakes that can make the bereaved family members feel worse.
Stop! Don’t Avoid the Friends of the Deceased…
