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After the funeral, when you are just trying to sort things out after the death of your loved one, you have to sit down and write thank you notes to everyone that attended the funeral. What is there to say that has not already been said, over and over? However, it is proper etiquette to complete this task in a timely manner. This is... more »
According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost of a funeral in America is $6,500. However, the AARP estimates that the true cost of a traditional funeral (including obituary notices, flowers, and other expenses usually left out of estimates) runs even higher, at about $10,000. Often, the deceased will have... more »
Whether you are starting a new funeral home or have accepted a management position at a long-standing facility, there are key components to managing this business. You will need to provide compassion and support to grieving families while effectively and successfully managing the day-to-day business of a profitable funeral home. more »
In many respects, sympathy appears to be a natural human emotion. It often arises in instances of tragedy and hardship when one person recognizes the pained feelings of another. The word "sympathy" is defined as sharing the feelings of others, especially feelings of sorrow or anguish. more »
Losing your loved one is hard enough without having the added worry of money on your mind. If your husband (or another loved one) served in the United States service, there are various survivors benefits for the widows, widowers and other family members of the deceased to help financially. There are also numerous support groups to... more »
A funeral is a ceremony commemorating a person's passing away. These rites are nearly as old...
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A bereavement card is the most difficult type of card to send. It does not usually contain a joyous message, like a birthday or congratulations... more »
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Grief is a multi-faceted response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something to which we have formed a bond. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, it also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and philosophical dimensions. Common to human experience is the death of a loved one, whether it be a friend, family, or other companion. While the terms are often used interchangeably, bereavement often refers to the state of loss, and grief to the reaction to loss.
Losses can range from loss of employment, pets, status, a sense of safety, order, or possessions, to the loss of loved ones. Our response to loss is varied and researchers have moved away from conventional views of grief (that is, that people move through an orderly and predictable series of responses to loss) to one that considers the wide variety of responses that are influenced by personality, family, culture, and spiritual and religious beliefs and practices.
Bereavement, while a normal part of life, carries a degree of risk when limited support is available. Severe reactions to loss may carry over into familial relations and cause trauma for children, spouses and any other family members: there is an increased risk of marital breakup following the death of a child, for example. Issues of faith and beliefs may also face challenge, as bereaved persons reassess personal definitions in the face of great pain.
While many who grieve are able to work through their loss independently, accessing additional support from professional psychiatrists or therapy may promote the process of healing. Grief counseling, professional support groups or educational classes, and peer-led support groups are primary resources available to the bereaved. In the United States, local hospice agencies may be an important first contact for those seeking bereavement support.
Stage theories and processes
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross posited sequential st read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grief
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