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How planning a Funeral Service can help with grief
How planning a Funeral Service can help with grief

The planning of a funeral service for a loved one is a helpful activity when struggling with grief. The focus & need to get the job done can bring a timely reason to leave “what if...” thoughts to one side which can be emotionally draining. Working with a celebrant on planning the actual funeral service can also bring some comfort.

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When Someone Dies Long Before Their Time
When Someone Dies Long Before Their Time

When someone dies, what feels like, long before their time, the grief stages of denial, anger & bargaining can feel particularly long & challenging. It is quite normal for people in shock & grief to frequently ask of themselves or of others: “what if...”

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What are the 5 Stages of Grief?
What are the 5 Stages of Grief?

Grief takes it own time. Whilst there is much evidence for “the 5 stages of grief” that most people feel when living with loss or bereavement, everyone is different with how & for how long they experience each stage. So what are the “5 stages of Grief?”

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What is a Living Tribute?
What is a Living Tribute?

A “Living Tribute” is a funeral tribute or eulogy written whilst the person is still alive. For many people, they like to tie up lose ends. Hence, they organise funeral financial plans to pay for their funeral before they die. By co-creating your own tribute and eulogy before you die, you have control over how your life story is told. You also get to read about all the lovely tributes people say about your life and your contribution to their life and the world.

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