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- Activities Of Funeral Homes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Steve HillIt is really shocking at the time when someone dies. All the family members feel downhearted at that time. But when the griefs diminish gradually people of that family think what they will do next. Very few people know about the funeral homes. Mostly are unaware of it. Funerals are done to ...
Views: 3107 - Advantages Of Green Cemetery - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Steve HillIt is true that the green cemeteries are growing popular among the people who are planning their own after death service. Besides Australia green cemetery is spread over all over the world. 300 hundred tracts of land that have been developed as green cemeteries in Australia alone. These are all ...
Views: 1440 - After Parents Die - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Sally ConnollyMany adults are often surprised at how their relationship with siblings changes after parents die. Family traditions stop or change and many siblings find that they feel less connection to their brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Parents are often the glue that hold family traditions, ...
Views: 2825 - Aftershocks - by We are still reeling from the events of September 11, 2001 and may be doing so for some time. This doesn¡¦t even take into account any military action which seems imminent. On a personal level, as well as on a consciousness level, we are feeling the emotional "aftershocks" of a day of great loss ...
Views: 1003 - All Female Funerals - Women Changing the Face of the Funeral Industry - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2022 from Marta JordanThe passing away of a loved one is a trying time for any family. It can be challenging to think of funeral arrangements as the family wants to grieve the passing away of the family member. Funeral services are a helping hand in such a scenario as they take the entire responsibility on their ...
Views: 524 - An Advance Booking for Healthy Mental Stance at the Last Hour - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranHuman beings don’t think much about their last hour before leaving this planet. If they care for it at all, they give in to some religious promises rather than rely on their own awareness and discovery. There is good scope here for reflections. It is good to reflect on the last hour that ...
Views: 1882 - Another destination - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Suzanne MontpetitWe seem to come and go all the time, but have we ever seen death as another destination? Death is a place of being just like going to the store, your job, learning and loving. All destinations can be internal as external where we can choose and choose again how we want to get there full steam. ...
Views: 1154 - Answers in the Face of Death - by After months of chasing treatment options, of refusing to give up hope but finding none, she is gone and he is reeling.
The couple - Jess Doherty, 41, a television producer, and Rebekah Morris, who was director of KLRU-TV's advertising and public relations department - have left a legacy ...
Views: 1309 - April Showers Bring... Genocide? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere in New England, people look forward to April as the days turn longer, and warmer and the first signs of Spring emerge. The young, and young at heart, often recite the old standard, "April showers bring May flowers." Unfortunately, in far too many parts of world, April is not a month to look ...
Views: 1245 - Astrology, Numerology & Prediction – Approximate Time of Your Death is Destined - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA client told us that he’s had at least seven bad accidents throughout his life. At the scene of the last one (a car roll-over), after walking away without a scratch, a stranger told him “God has something special for you.” He asked us if those accidents could have been his possible destined ...
Views: 10834 - Avoiding Unhealthy Grief and Choosing Healthy Bereavement - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Mary ChamberlinCertain factors can contribute to unhealthy grief, while there are a number of ways to encourage healthy bereavement. Following is a list of bereavement don’ts. Do not avoid emotions - we must not bury how we feel – we must allow ourselves to feel and work through bereavement – “can’t go ...
Views: 2899 - Back Pain Treatment to Restore Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Igor StilerAwareness about the causes of back pain helps to deal with the condition. You can achieve gradual but long-lasting improvement for back pain through various physical therapy treatments. Back pain is a common condition affecting people of various age groups. Effective back pain treatment ...
Views: 1863 - Best Free Press Release Website For Health News Focused On Cosmetic And Aesthetic Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas CableSince the body shaping market is expanding day by day, more and more people are browsing through the internet as a source of information on such treatments. They want to know about the latest developments in the fields of aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery in order to check out feasible ...
Views: 2183 - Biographies of Gold Star Mothers - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAccording to a website called Army.mil, ever since WWI, mothers of fallen soldiers have dubbed themselves as “Gold Star Mothers”. The name derived from the Gold Star, a symbol in the military known for “loss and sacrifice”. Ever since 1936, September 29th has officially been recognized by the ...
Views: 1538 - Birthing And Deathing - by The phenomenon of life presents many similarities in the process of birthing and deathing. 'We come into this world alone and we leave it alone, ' is perhaps the biggest reality we must face as caregivers. This is nature's life cycle. While there is so much preparation for a birth, why is it ...
Views: 1452 - Bloodsuckers and The World of Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the aftermath of Michael Jackson’s death, I found myself in a surreal situation that gave me a glimpse into the dark side of bloodsuckers, media and celebrity. In those few hours, I saw a side of humanity that saddens me – where people try to take advantage of vulnerability, confusion, ...
Views: 1323 - Breaking Through Your Own Denial of Death As A Caregiver - by It appears to me that how we cope with grief is directly related to how we look at our own mortality or death. Death is not something we like to focus on. But in reading so many books on death and dying by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler Ross and Stephen Levine, it has become evident to me that the more ...
Views: 1835 - Can Our Dead Loved Ones Speak To Us? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Dr. Richard RuhlingRecommended websites on health topics Bible information www.selfgrowth.com Psychic and spiritualist experiences abound on the internet. As a physician who rotated through psychiatric wards in medical school, I interviewed more than one person whose problem included an encounter with a ...
Views: 2219 - Carlos Ramon - Observations From the Motorcycle Procession. - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenI received a text from a fellow motorcycle rider friend of mine, Joe, on Tuesday December 7th, 2010. Sadly, the message read a kid named Carlos with a GSXR 600 just died from running a stop sign at 17th and Hackberry in McAllen, Texas. Kid? Oh no! It is always awful when one of your fellow ...
Views: 2748 - Cemetery A Prior Step To Burial - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Steve HillYou want to express your emotions for the family member and how much the departed meant to you. This is not an easy time for the victims and survivors of the dearly departed. Moreover a few households find it tough to make a decision where to bury the frame of the departed. Burial web page ...
Views: 1594 - Children Reacting to Grief - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsElaine Williams copyright 2008 I have three boys who were 11, 18 and 19 when their father died from cancer. They all reacted differently to this loss, and many times I felt at a loss myself in trying to determine the best way to help them through their grief. My oldest son moved away from home ...
Views: 1372 - Chinese New Year Provides Learning opportunities for Children - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from rongfat chettMany foreigners are very interested in Chinese culture and Chinese language. However, due to different reasons, they can not be able to enjoy the traveling to China to experience the Chinese traditional culture. Even though there are many Community Fair in San Francisco, they can not be able to ...
Views: 1425 - Choosing For The Right Funeral Home - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Steve HillFuneral properties firstly began as humble little institutions for holding and managing the lifeless during the civil warfare and the undertakers had been frequently individuals of the group comparable to barbers who did the task on an element-time foundation. In this day and age, those are ...
Views: 1637 - Combating Post Traumatic Stress, Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the New York Worl - by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
My view of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is where a witnessed event or series of events is so traumatic (foreign to what we are used to and extremely severe) so that an emotional and possible autonomic response is implicitly embedded into our unconscious mind ...
Views: 1821 - Commandment (for all are affected by terror here and abroad) - by Commandment
Thou shalt not just stand idly by
while others might be saved
or take freedom for granted still
while others are enslaved
Thou shalt not forsake others
who through sickness are in need
or overlook the famine
and the many we could feed
Thou shalt not through indifference
miss ...
Views: 941 - Committing Suicide Will Not End Your Misery - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sarah Taylors"When one's life is at the end of the road, there seems only one way to exit, that is to exit this life altogether" Such is the constant thought of those who have not seen light in the face of adversity, but only darkness; complete darkness haunted with fear, insecurity and utter hopelessness. ...
Views: 5546 - Common Types of Wrongful Death Suits and How to Tell if Your Case Qualifies - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Anita GinsburgDeath is always a tragedy, but it becomes particularly difficult when the death was caused by or could have been prevented by someone. When you lose a loved one, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit against the person or organization responsible. This can be used to recover compensation ...
Views: 752 - Connecting With Loved Ones Who Have Passed - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineAs I stated in my January 16th article, “Is There Life After Life,” for many years I’ve had a curiosity about the infinitive properties of life. This curiosity has lead me to fill my personal library with books written by noted, and in some cases scientifically tested, psychic mediums such as ...
Views: 2462 - Consciously Embracing Life Before You Die - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Marc LernerWhen a person faces a challenge they cannot control, like an illness that puts them close to death, they need to learn to focus on the silence beyond their thoughts. We have been conditioned to focus on thinking our entire life, but there isn’t a comforting thought that really prepares us for ...
Views: 1530 - Consciously Preparing For Death - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Marc LernerMany of us have lived a life where we have become proficient in accomplishing goals; we live our lives in that state of mind. When we are close to the end of life, what is our goal? In our lives, we have been "the Doer," where we do things by focusing on our thoughts. Preparing for death ...
Views: 1594 - Consoling Soul: Healing from Heartbreak - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2021 from Jennifer RegularHeartbreak is brought on from the death of a loved one, broken dreams, separation from a loved one whether romantic or close friend/relative, the state of the world, abandonment, or seeing harm done to an animal, human, or forests. In fact it can be brought on by many more situations not yet ...
Views: 710 - Conversations with a god? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Ordin Ashlie1 “When I go, I’m goin’ out in a flash.” That thought just popped into my head, and then I remembered saying it before. Maybe blue-green sparkles dancing around inside the cabin triggered the memory. Or maybe lightning flashing in the black sky and crackling on the wing next to the ...
Views: 2933 - Coping Strategies After a Loved One's Suicide - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from nancy traversIf you have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide, you have a challenging journey ahead of you. Not only do you suffer heart wrenching grief from your loss, but also from the fact that she chose to take her own life. You may wonder if you could have done something to prevent it. You may ...
Views: 1538 - Coping with Death During Holidays - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Carolyn ZellanderThere is never a good time to say goodbye to a loved one, but death of a family member during the holidays seems to deal a triple whammy! In the short span of five (5) years I have witnessed the death of four (4) of my closest family members. Two of them died between Thanksgiving and ...
Views: 2094 - Coping with Loss in Pandemic: 5 Keys for Healthy Grieving - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from Dr. Bradley NelsonNew research predicts 1.7 million Americans will be grieving close family members by the end of August due to the pandemic. Many others are grieving lost jobs, lost time with family and friends, lost celebrations such as graduations, and loss of “normal” life. For every person who dies of ...
Views: 1028 - Coping With Loss of Pet - 4 Tips to Get Past Feelings of Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Deborah RosenbloomHaving a pet is one of the best friendships you can have - a pet is always available and in spite of human flaws, they do not judge and will continue to love you! Coping with the loss of your pet is never easy. Grieving after a pet dies is a completely normal reaction, however, it is easy to ...
Views: 1988 - Courage and Heroism - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Linda SapadinCourage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the hushed voice at the end of an exhausting day that says, “I’m still here. You can count on me.” Heroism doesn’t always bellow. Sometimes it’s the quiet stillness at the end of a tough road that says, “I get it. I accept it, even though it's hard ...
Views: 2122 - Creating A Memorial Legacy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Keira RawlingsAfter the loss of a loved one, generally there are two roads grievers take. The first is to go mock two with your hair on fire and don't think about it. Bury the thoughts, the feelings, get things done. The other road is isolation, can't move, can't do anything. It's an effort to leave your ...
Views: 1057 - Dailoque - Peace or War - by We do not accept what happened on September 11, however lets seek to understand and discover possible causes/reasons behind the attack.
What are the underlying causes for this violence?
Does Islam blame the USA for desecrating - invading the Islam Holly Land and is that one of the underlying ...
Views: 1640 - Dead People Talk to Me - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Nancy FairbrotherDead People Talk to Me Healing Anxiety for the Dead and the Grieving There is a great deal of mystery and fear around the subject of death. We avoid talking about it, and we dread facing it even though we understand that death is inevitable. What I’ve learned about death, thanks to my ...
Views: 1113 - Dealing with Death Openly - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Barbara McDowallA lot of the conversations I am having right now revolve around death and dying. This is of great interest to me because it is a subject near and dear. There is something quite liberating when we explore this subject in more depth. Over the years, I have become increasingly aware of the ...
Views: 1708 - Dealing with Dementia: How Home Healthcare Can Help Comfort Your Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Anica OaksOne of the biggest challenges children or grandchildren can face in their lives is accepting the fact that their parents or grandparents need medical care that is beyond what they can provide in-home. This is often the case when talking about individuals with dementia. Many have seen home ...
Views: 1697 - Dealing with Grief and Loss during COVID-19. - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiLoss, death: it’s a part of the human experience. COVID-19 has certainly reminded us all of that. It stinks. Yet I want you to realize that there is a lot you can do to have it be less awful… for you and your loved ones. While it may be new, that this is the first time that we have all ...
Views: 926 - Dealing with Holiday Grief and Loss - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberDealing with the loss of a friend or loved one can be difficult. It can take a toll on one’s emotional and physical well-being. I am writing this article from personal experience. I will share my tips to enduring the holidays. I lost my beloved mother, Elender “Lady” Jones (who lived in ...
Views: 990 - Dealing with Personal Tragedy - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Michael MalkushYou have heard it before. Life is short, enjoy each day. Live every day like it is your last. Everything in life can change quickly. In a brief moment your life can be turned upside down. None of us know when we will die or when someone close to us will. This is my story about the ...
Views: 1735 - Death & Our Journey Towrd It - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from John AllanLiving a spiritual life while maintaining a regular meditative (reflective) attitude toward life, death, and dying is important to our ultimate death. Socrates said “the unexamined life is not worth living” and if death is a part of life, the final stage or the stage in between, then “an ...
Views: 2702 - Death And The White Light - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Deborah MaragopoulosEddie. He came to me in the fall of 2002, diagnosed with lung cancer. His lawyer, a patient of mine, suggested he consult with me, as a clinical endocrine advisor in a research project using natural progesterone to treat cancer at the Sansum Medical Clinic. Cancer is not my specialty. I ...
Views: 2324 - Death Is Another Country - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Hollis PolkI heard the news today oh boy About a lucky man who made the change (To paraphrase the Beatles) So another friend left his body rather permanently. I heard the news from a mutual friend. Dan was in his mid-50s, with a grown son and a college-age daughter. He wasn’t sick, except he ...
Views: 2125 - Death Is The Doorway To Life — Three Ways To Prepare (Part 1 of 3) - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockApproximately 100 million people die every year.That's a lot of people. Death is a common occurrence, but we hide from death's reality in many ways. In third world countries, there is no funeral director that takes care of everything and neatly makes up the body as if it is asleep. In third ...
Views: 1303 - Death Is The Doorway To Life — Three Ways To Prepare (Part 2 Of 3) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock2. Living consciously. (From a talk by Ajahn Jagaro, the abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat when Janet and I trained in Thailand as a Buddhist monk and nun in 1981) "Now this (contemplating death) really does free us up, enabling us to live our lives more fully. The contemplation of death, rather than ...
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