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Services Provided by a Funeral Home

October 11, 2021
Funeral homes provide services and support to families facing imminent (hospice) and at-need death situations. Funeral homes or mortuaries are on-call when a death occurs and most are available to support families 24/7, 365 days a year. They are responsible for:  Removing and transferring the deceased from the place of...

Understanding Social Security Survivor Benefits 

October 11, 2021
When a person works, a part of their earnings are taxed and set aside by the government for Social Security. This is a mandatory contribution for all workers, which is eventually paid out as a retirement benefit to eligible workers and retirees.   The Social Security Administration has existed for...

Writing a Eulogy

October 11, 2021
Eulogies are a unique way to memorialize a loved one during a funeral, memorial, or graveside service. The eulogy offers a way to say farewell to the deceased and an opportunity to reminisce and share memories with other survivors. It is often the last impression that loved ones are left with as...

What Costs Can the Estate Cover?  

October 11, 2021
Note: This guide is intended for general informational purposes and should not replace advice from a qualified attorney. If you’re navigating an individual estate situation, it’s best to consult with a legal professional. Coping With Financial Responsibilities After a Loss Losing a loved one is emotionally overwhelming, and it can...

Who Pays the Bills After Someone Dies?  

October 11, 2021
The following is a general overview of what the process of bill paying looks like after a loved one passes away. It is not a substitute for the advice of an experienced attorney. For specific questions regarding the estate and other financial questions, please seek the counsel of an attorney. ...

What Is Considered Debt?  

October 11, 2021
The following article is not meant as a substitute for the advice of a professional attorney. It is a broadly written guide. For specific questions pertaining to financial matters, please consult an attorney.   When a family member or person close to us passes away, a load of responsibility is suddenly heaped onto our...

The Presentation of Grief: What It Looks Like 

October 11, 2021
Whether it be a lack of support financially or emotionally, or a simple misunderstanding of the emotions involved, 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...

Words of Comfort for Coping With a Miscarriage 

October 11, 2021
Many people who have survived a miscarriage initially associate the experience with shock and loss: a loss of life, a loss of self. Here are some words of comfort while you move forward and take this healing journey.   Breathe. When a person experiences a miscarriage, it can affect them spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. The event...

6 Types of Grief Triggers  

October 1, 2021
Grief triggers are a natural and inevitable part of the grieving process, and not all will be connected to negative feelings. When you experience a grief trigger after a loved one passes away, you are keeping their love alive and spirit awake. This is why it is important not to...

Parent Group for Child Loss by Suicide

August 16, 2021
The Grief & Loss Center of North Texas has started a new Parent Group for Child Loss by Suicide.   Services offered:  Any parent who has lost a child to suicide no matter where they live is welcome.  The group will meet virtually on Zoom the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00...
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