Contact UsBereavement Village Partner Login
Donate to Carson's Village

Questioning Your Faith During Loss

Questioning Your Faith During Loss

November 4, 2021
Religion and spirituality can be a great help during a time of loss. Yet a significant loss also may cause you to question everything, including your faith. This may initially feel like a compounded loss adding to the grief you’re already experiencing. When we are in the middle of a...

Financing a Funeral

November 2, 2021
Things to consider for financing a funeral:   Review the life insurance policy Check for low-cost burial options Consider a loan Ask other family members to assist with financial responsibilities Reach out to the religious community and crowdfunding Contact your county’s coroner’s office One of the first and biggest responsibilities to consider when...

Dealing With Your Loved One’s Things

November 2, 2021
When a loved one dies we are often left with complicated and overwhelming feelings. The person you loved is gone, yet all of their belongings remain. A part of you may say, “This is all just stuff, it isn’t really my loved one.” Yet it is the “stuff” that can...

Dealing with Keepsakes: Personal Belongings of Deceased Loved Ones  

November 2, 2021
Losing a loved one is heartbreaking and going through that person’s property can be difficult and painful. However, sorting through the items with a plan and good support can make the process easier. The deceased person’s will governs the way the assets of the estate are dealt with and distributed....

When an Inheritance Doesn’t Feel Good

October 29, 2021
When someone in your family passes away, and you were not close to that person, it can cause you to feel mixed emotions. There may be a sense of relief, a feeling of guilt, sometimes anger, and possibly confusion. The truth is, no one can tell you how to feel, or how...

Explaining the Social Worker’s Role in a Hospital  

October 29, 2021
Social workers are generally individuals who support people in improving their quality of life through counseling, advocacy, and reporting. They often help people through life changes with these skills and refer individuals to the best help in their community. Social workers can operate in a variety of settings with a...

Explaining Hospice

October 29, 2021
Hospice can invoke a lot of anxiety and fear, however, better understanding the implications and processes within hospice can make the concept much more approachable with family and friends.   Hospice refers to the special care patients receive when their illness is not foreseen to improve, normally encompassing the last...

Understanding Caskets

October 29, 2021
Choosing a casket:   Caskets can often be the most expensive part of a funeral. There are many different options to choose from. Most funeral homes will have a broad selection of offerings. Caskets can range from a couple of hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, and many factors...

Paying a Loved One’s Bills  

October 29, 2021
In the article, “What Costs Can the Estate Cover,” we mentioned that the executor of the estate is responsible for paying the bills of a passed loved one. If the executor is or will be you, then you may feel nervous at first, but the process of paying your loved...

Is There a Right Way to Grieve? 

October 29, 2021
The period of grief experienced after the loss of a loved one can be a confusing and overwhelming time. There is no right way to grieve. Sometimes it comes in waves throughout a regular workday, and other times it hits you like a bag of bricks as you lay your head...
1 2 3 4 5 6 … 10

Want to know what else Carson’s Village is up to? Join our email list.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.