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If you have lost a loved one or are thinking about your own end of life plan, Your Tribute's grief and funeral resources can help you through this difficult process. Browse more than 300 funeral and grief articles, templates and help guides written by licensed funeral directors, grief counselors and other funeral and grief experts.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 382 )
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Navigating Grief During the Holidays
The pain of grief tends to surface with great intensity during “milestone” events. Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays are typical events that are associate... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Dear Mary: Waltzing Into Town
Dear Mary, My brother and sister-in-law arrive in two days for the holidays. They bring lots of gifts and act like guests. Neither one does much to help my Dad... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Dealing with Grief in the Holiday Season
Grief is an unwanted journey. It is a journey that demands tremendous energy, self-discipline, fortitude, courage and a boatload of patience. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
How To Find A Good Mental Health Counselor
Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counselor. Just like everything in life, you have your good counselors and you have... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
What is a Psychological Autopsy?
How many times have you heard that one must be crazy even to think about suicide? The fact is most suicide attempts are made by intelligent people. Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Grief’s Teachable Moments
There are, as you know, many teachable moments in our lives. From the time we are born our parents and teachers look for moments in which we can be taught... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Anticipatory Grief: What is It?
This winter I took my annual winter vacation. I actually began to plan this vacation last summer. It seemed odd planning a winter vacation while I was still... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Better Than Chicken Pie (how to Help a Grieving Friend)
If you’re like me, it’s hard to know exactly what to do when a friend is grieving deeply. I’ve tried sending flowers, even an occasional chicken pie. Is it... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
One Day at a Time
It is so easy to feel overwhelmed after the loss of a loved one. Routines have changed. Responsibilities have changed. Everything seems so different, and while... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Grieving for a Spouse Who is Not Yet a Spouse
Recently my twenty-six-year-old niece Kate lost her fiancé in a car accident just two days before their wedding. In addition to her deep grief, Kate also had... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Grief Recovery Guide
For most people, the grief process is a slow one. While you may move through one stage quickly, you may stay for what feels like ages in another. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Grief Process Guide
It stands to reason that people experience grief in different ways. No matter if the loss was sudden or expected, there is a feeling of abandonment and,... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Grief Support Guide
When someone you know experiences a loss, your first instinct is to say “I’m sorry.” If you are like most people, these words don’t often seem adequate. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
10 Initial Tasks to Do After Someone Dies
When a loved one dies, you may find yourself with the responsibility of taking care of their estate. The days following the death of your loved one will be busy. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Documents Needed After a Loved One Passes
When a loved one passes, you may find yourself tasked with the duty of gathering all of the decedent’s important documents. These papers will give the family an... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
How to Administer and Distribute an Estate
Your loved one has passed away and you have been named as an executor or administrator. Do you know your responsibilities? In general, you are responsible for... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Tax and Insurance Considerations After a Death
When you are tasked with settling someone else’s estate, you are in for a world of paperwork and bureaucracy. It should not be this way after death, and you... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Grief Triggers: Coping with Reminders After a Loss
It’s not uncommon for people to have bad days interspersed by good ones after a loss. Eventually, the scales tip and the good days outweigh the bad. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
Moving Forward After a Death
When you experience the death of a loved one, you feel as though a part of you is gone as well. You feel bereft and alone straight to your core. Trying to move... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS -
How to Choose a Grief Support Group
When you lose someone or something that you love, grief is the most natural response. Sharing your experiences, thoughts and feelings with a group of people... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS