It is inevitable that we will all have to participate in arranging or attending a funeral at some point in our lives whether it is for a close family member or loved one, or for a person we work with, or perhaps a neighbor or member of a church group. With attending funerals comes theRead more
Out walking with the dog Grief Dogs are also referred to as companion dogs, comfort dogs or emotional support dogs. They offer a unique kind therapy that is animal-assisted. This is because it has been proven that dogs can help people to overcome stress and grief, leading to the rise and increase in their useRead more
Losing a loved one to death, whether it was expected, sudden, or as the result of something more traumatic, the funeral period is one where everyone is kept busy attending to the one they love, doing all they can for them in a final gesture of love before saying goodbye. But what happens after theRead more
In the 21st century, non-traditional funerals are becoming more accepted. There are those who choose to honor and say goodbye to their loved ones in ways that have not been done in the past and break with tradition. One Family’s Experience in Australia A bereaved family in Australia, who lost their mother and wife toRead more
Some funerals are so historically memorable that they have made the top 25 famous funerals best images. Among these is the funeral of President John F. Kennedy with pictures of his widow, Jacqueline Kennedy, along with their two children, John Jr. and Caroline. The photo of John Jr. saluting his father as the coffin passedRead more
Because animals have been so effective in assisting their human counterparts as therapy dogs both one-on-one with their disabled masters as well as going into nursing homes to cheer up the residents, dogs are now brought in where deep psychological wounds need to be mended. One of these examples was at the Sandy Hook SchoolRead more
Funerals of famous people are usually done in grand style; sometimes these events are also televised. The fans of famous people cannot physically attend the funeral, so it is made public by this venue for others to participate. In addition, famous people will usually have very large funerals with every single detail attended to inRead more
When a member of the military pass away whether it be by natural causes or if they lost their lives in a battle, they will receive a full military style funeral which is different than the funerals lay people are accustomed to. These funerals honor those who have risked their lives or have been killedRead more
In today’s society, pets play a much larger role in our lives and in our families. In fact, pets are considered to be family members and for some, pets are treated as if they were another child and equally loved. Because of this, there is a separate and specific industry that takes care of theRead more
It is a sad reality that many people are elderly with no family, or with a family who will not take responsibility for them when they pass on. There are homeless people, those who cannot be identified by police because of a homicide, and anyone who otherwise has no family. Canadian Funerals for the UnclaimedRead more