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Why Funeral Pre Planning Will Help Your Family Heal
In the past few years, more and more people have opted to pre-plan their own funerals. While funeral pre planning may seem like a morbid undertaking, making these end-of-life decisions has often brought a sense of peace and clarity to the planner, as well as to their families. Preplanning your funeral can offer a measure of control over an[...]
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How Tell The Difference Between a Good Funeral Home and a Bad One
In the immediate aftermath of the loss of a loved one, emotions may be running high while thoughts can be muddled or confusing. Unfortunately, this is the state in which you may also need to make difficult decisions, including choosing a funeral home for after-life services. With so many options available, it can sometimes be overwhelming to[...]
4 Ways to Preserve the Memory of a Loved One
After a loved one has passed, those closest to them often want to preserve and cherish the memories they shared together. While remembrances can live on in our mind, there are ways to create physical, emotional, or institutional opportunities so that these memories can remain for generations to come. At Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Funeral[...]
How to Plan a Celebration of Life Service
Funerals can offer a place for grief, acceptance, and healing to occur. However, they don’t have to be as sombre as you might think. While the death of the loved one isn’t to be taken lightly, some people prefer a more joyful end of life ceremony. These ceremonies are usually called a “celebration of life” service. At Hollywood Forever[...]
Why Funerals Are Important For Healing
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the grief journey is often different for everyone. While some may think of an impending funeral with dread or uncertainty, these ceremonies can actually provide an opportunity for those who are grieving to reflect, celebrate, or even find peace. Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Funeral Home humbly offer some[...]
How To Officiate a Funeral Service
When a loved one dies, those closest to them must begin the difficult task of planning a funeral. Depending on your relationship to those who have lost someone, you may find yourself in the unique position of being asked to officiate the ceremony. Officiating a funeral is both an honor and a responsibility, but don’t worry. Hollywood Forever[...]
How To Help Someone Who Is Grieving
Grief can be a difficult journey to be on, but it can also be hard to witness someone else’s grief. While you may want to reach out and offer help, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to say, as well as how and when to say it. The worry of unintentionally deepening a friend or family member’s sorrow can sometimes freeze us in our[...]
Dealing With Grief During The Holidays
While dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, many people find the holiday season to be a particularly difficult time. After all, end-of-the-year events are usually times of celebration and joy. It’s okay to wonder how to deal with your feelings right now. Whether you’re facing your first holiday season without a loved one or[...]
Funeral Preplanning Is Important. Here are Five Reasons Why…
It can be difficult to think about the future. Regardless of what we do, there’s no sure way to know how things will work out. In reality, there’s only one guarantee: at the end of our lives, we will move on from this life and head into the next chapter of the unknown. That’s why preplanning a funeral can be one of the best decisions you[...]
How To Explain Death To A Child
Processing the death of a family member or loved one is never easy for anyone. However, losing someone at a young age is a particularly impressionable experience. As a parent or guardian, it’s important to know how to talk to the young ones in your life to help them through this difficult time.
These five tips will help you guide[...]
