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Five Common Questions (And Answers) About Veterans Burial Benefits
Funerals, memorials and celebrations of life offer opportunities to honor and recognize a service member’s heroism and contributions. Whether you’re making final arrangements for a deceased veteran...
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Share More Than Wealth with a Meaningful Legacy Letter
What do children of millionaires most wish to inherit from their parents? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not money.
In a survey by Wells Fargo Private Bank, Generation Z and Millennial ...
Sunday, July 7, 2019
You Can Live Well on Social Security Alone
Traditionally, financial experts have said that retirees need about $1 million in savings to be comfortable. But in truth, most people approaching retirement simply don’t have anything close to tha...
Friday, June 21, 2019
Choosing the Right Casket for Your Loved One
When a loved one dies, selecting the casket can feel like both a special honor and a weighty task. It can feel especially daunting if they didn’t share their internment preferences in advance.
Yo...
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Get to Know the Many Benefits of a Living Memorial
Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Death can be difficult to accept for both the dying and those closest to them. Homegoings and repasts are invaluable ways to help the living come to ter...
Sunday, June 2, 2019
The Right Funeral Readings Bring Special Meaning to the Service
Funeral readings offer a special opportunity to remember a departed loved one.
They’re intended to bring comfort to the grieving while celebrating the life of the deceased and capturing his or her...
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Senior Loneliness: Why Isolation is Bad for Our Aging Loved Ones
Loneliness is wreaking havoc on America’s senior population. A 2017 study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that nearly half of the seniors in the U.S. regularly expe...
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Previous Posts
What to Consider When Deciding Where to Sit at a Funeral
Whether you’re a close friend or a casual acquaintance, knowing where to sit at a funeral can help you show the right level of support.
The most important part of attending a funeral or memorial s...
Funeral Planning for Blended Families: Navigating Complex Relationships
The emotional aspects of saying goodbye can be harder to navigate when funeral planning for blended families is involved.
Blended families are a growing part of modern society, with an increasing ...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: 10 Facts Everyone Should Know
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of screening, prevention, and early detection.
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S., yet it i...
Dealing with Unexpected Loss? Five Strategies for Getting the Support You Need
When dealing with unexpected loss, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed—but there are ways to navigate this difficult time.
Losing a loved one is never easy, but when death is sudden, the emotional imp...
Want to Create a Meaningful Tribute? Don't Overlook the Importance of Obituaries
The importance of obituaries cannot be overstated because they are the place where our loved ones’ life stories are recorded forever.
Obituaries are an important way of publicly remembering the pe...
Medical Alert Systems for Seniors: Six Important Things to Know
A medical alert system ensures that older adults can access help when needed, regardless of where they are in their homes. &nb...
Planning a Cremation Memorial Service? Here are Seven Important Things to Do
A cremation memorial service allows you to honor your loved one’s life in a way that reflects their personality and values.
Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a larger ceremony, there are...
