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Find A Loved One’s Grave

Find A Loved One’s Grave

May 7, 2020
Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers, and a note to a loved one’s memorial. The resource “Find a Grave” is the world’s largest gravesite collection of over 180 million memorials created by the community since 1995. This can aid in finding the grave...

Honoring and Remembering

January 13, 2020
The first year after the death, you will experience and “live through” the firsts: birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and holidays. Below we offer tips and suggestions in managing and living through these “firsts”. Remember, some of these tips will apply and others may not. Recognize the holidays will be different this...

Common Myths About Grief

January 13, 2020
Do you believe… “Mourning is the same as grieving” “There are orderly, predictable stages to grief”  “The goal of grief is to move away from it, not toward it”   Common myths can keep us from supporting one another, or ourselves in grief.  Does it matter that grief (bereavement) is...

About Grief

January 13, 2020
Grief is a natural and normal reaction to a loss of any kind.  It is a journey of experiences and feelings in response to that loss and a process of life adjustment because of that loss.  Grief is not an option, but a necessary mechanism for health and well-being. We...

Things to Consider

November 19, 2018
Even if you decide not to use our free services, we still want to help. Here is a list of things to consider by topic that you are likely to face in the next few days: Working with the Medical Examiner/Law Enforcement: Once you leave the hospital you may not...

Vital Information for Death Certificate

November 17, 2018
You can fill out a form with all the information to bring with you with this downloadable PDF: Vital Statistics for Death Certificate or by printing the image below.    

Memorials

November 15, 2018
Adapted from What to Do When the Police Leave: A Guide to the First Days of Traumatic Loss 3rd Edition by Bill Jenkins A memorial is an object that serves a reminder of the memory of a loved one. There are many ideas for memorials. It is suggested to work...

What to Know About Cremation

November 15, 2018
What is cremation? Cremation is the reduction of a body to ash and bone fragments through the use of very high heat. In, general, cremation can be a lower-cost alternative to a traditional burial as you can reduce funeral home, cemetery, and headstone costs. Cremation regulations: Depending on the regulations...

How to Cope with Grief

November 15, 2018
Coping with loss takes time, and it impacts each person differently, both emotionally and physically. There is no single “right way” to grieve. The experience is deeply personal, and healing happens at its own pace. Below, we explore different approaches to managing grief — from practical coping strategies to emotional...

Agencies to Notify and Documents to Locate Upon Passing

November 15, 2018
Employer and Social Security – The Family Lead will need to know to notify the employer of the deceased, so the proper paperwork can be completed. This may affect payroll and benefits, as well as the general morale and work schedule of the deceased’s co-workers. Also, the Family Lead will need...
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