People in the world today are more likely to die from a terminal illness than an unexpected or sudden death. We have been learning how to live with death for an extended period of time and our grieving process starts at diagnosis rather than at death itself.Did you know that 75% of all deaths in…… Continue reading 75% of All Deaths are Caused by 12 Things
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Traditional Burial Customs that Might be Shocking
For the most part, we have been accustomed to two different ways of saying our final goodbyes to our loved ones: burial and cremation. You might be surprised and sometimes a little shocked to learn how different cultures carry out funerals. Have a traditional funeral or be consumed by vultures? What about your family digging…… Continue reading Traditional Burial Customs that Might be Shocking
No One Dies Alone: A Beautiful End of Life Program
NODA – “No One Dies Alone” is a program founded in 2001 by Sandra Clarke, an intensive care nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, Oregon. She noticed there was no continuous support system in place for terminal patients without family or friends.Patients near death are paired with compassionate care volunteers who sit with…… Continue reading No One Dies Alone: A Beautiful End of Life Program
Why Poppies are a Symbol of Remembrance
National Poppy Day in the U.S. is the Friday before Memorial Day. Many will see veterans selling poppies over this Memorial Day weekend. We buy them in memory of the fallen and respect for the service given. There’s a beautiful story behind them. Image by Albrecht Fietz The American Legion Family recognizes the importance of…… Continue reading Why Poppies are a Symbol of Remembrance
Why We Leave Coins on Graves
Did you ever visit a cemetery and see coins on the tombstones? There are a couple of reasons for that. And maybe next time you visit a loved one in the cemetery you’ll come with a pocketful of coins and visit others there too. A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier’s family…… Continue reading Why We Leave Coins on Graves