How Should I Start a Sympathy Card? You can begin a sympathy card by acknowledging the loss and expressing care. You don’t need elaborate phrasing or poetic language; sincerity is […]
What To Write in a Sympathy Card
Veteran Funeral Benefits: How To Secure Burial Services and Support
What Are Veteran Burial Benefits? The VA offers a range of burial and memorial benefits designed to honor veterans and ease the burden on their families. These programs provide both […]
What Happens to a Loved One’s Property After They Pass? An FAQ for California Families
Understanding the Basics When someone passes, their estate — everything they owned and owed — needs to be settled. In California, the way this happens can look different from family […]
Death Doulas: What They Do, What They Cost, and Why Families Choose Them
What does a death doula do? A death doula, sometimes called an end-of-life doula, is a trained, non-medical companion who provides support for people nearing the end of life and […]
Considering Mausoleum Burial? A Helpful Guide for Families
The Timeless Tradition of Mausoleums Mausoleums have been part of human culture for more than two thousand years. The very word comes from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, a monumental tomb […]
The Gower Mausoleum: A New Landmark for Los Angeles’s Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Gower Mausoleum Design The Gower Mausoleum rises 100 feet above Hollywood Forever, making it the tallest mausoleum in the United States. Designed by Lehrer Architects and Arquitectura y Diseño, its […]
A Book List About Grief for When You’re Finding Your Way Through Loss
Nonfiction & Self-Help Grief Books For those who want to understand what grief does to the body, the brain, and the heart, these books offer knowledge, validation, and gentle guidance. […]
Children’s Films That Gently Talk About Loss and Grief
“The Lion King” (1994) Set on the African savanna, “The Lion King” tells the story of a young lion named Simba who looks up to his father, King Mufasa. When […]
How To Write an Epitaph
What Makes an Epitaph Meaningful? A meaningful epitaph is one that reflects the essence of a person’s life and offers comfort to those who remember them. It may be poetic, […]
How To Write an Obituary
What Is an Obituary? An obituary is a written notice that shares news of someone’s passing, along with a brief portrait of who they were. It may appear in a […]
