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- Dealing with the Loss of a Spouse
- We’re told that death is a part of life, but that can be difficult to remember or reconcile when we’re in the throes of intense sadness. The word “sad” cannot begin to encompass all the feelings—the sheer weight of emotions that descend upon us after losing someone. So we use a different word...
- Understanding Last Rites
- In Hinduism there are no last rites before death, but a series of rites after death. Immediately after death, the body is bathed and placed on the floor. The room is lit by special lights while loved ones and a priest offer prayers, song, and special blessings both for the ancestors of the deceased,...
- Top 5 reasons to write your own obituary
- An obituary is defined as “a published notice of death, sometimes with a brief biography of the deceased.” The word often conjures up a long, front-page article of a famous person that is researched and written by a journalist. However, unless you are a newsworthy figure, the story of your life...
