If you are in the midst of planning a funeral, you may be feeling overwhelmed right now. I encourage you to slow down, take a deep breath and focus on what is really important-what is essential-about the funeral you are planning. Over and over families tell me that the best funerals are those that are personalized.

A funeral is an important part of grieving, and often the first step in the healing process. For thousands of years, funerals have been the preferred means of expressing grief and paying tribute to loved ones.

Many people have difficulty with public speaking, and find it one of the hardest fears to overcome. Add to that the stress of grief, and the thought of giving a eulogy or tribute for a lost friend or loved one can be very difficult.

This article examines why visitation, an open casket, and a funeral service are part of the healing process.

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I am usually amused when I pick up a magazine or newspaper or turn on the television and see “news” reports on the high cost of dying. Almost every year a few fledgling reporters make their personal mission to reveal the fact that funerals are expensive

Answers to some commonly asked questions about funerals.

There are many considerations and decisions which are necessary to assure that the funeral chosen meets all the the family's needs and wishes. A full-service funeral director or a preplanning counsellor can greatly assist when arranging a funeral.

It is very important to talk to children about death, particularly when you are dealing with your own grief. It is important to remember that children grieve too. They experience loss just as adults do. Children must be encouraged to experience their

What is the value of a funeral? Are funerals and memorial services really necessary? As a society, we see value in many ceremonies and the rituals we perpetuate - bridal showers, birthday parties, retirements, and anniversaries. All are important events

Dealing with the death of a loved one is very difficult and a strain on your whole being. As you journey through grief it is important to remember that you will get through it. There are a few helpful hints that you may find useful.

Twenty years ago, my grandfather died. He was the grandfather I knew the best and the longest. He loved me dearly and I him.He lived and died 600 miles from me and, although I got there as fast as I could when I heard the news, it wasn’t fast enough.