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How to Compare Funeral Costs So You Don’t Overspend
Navigate funeral planning with confidence using our comprehensive guide. Learn about funeral costs, consumer rights under the Funeral Rule, and tips to avoid emotional overspending. Whether choosing between burial and cremation or understanding direct cremation costs, find everything you need to make informed decisions.
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Urns as Art: Unique Works in Glass and Clay
Meet the Portland, Oregon, artists who craft unique glass and clay urns, featured in the Solstice Urns collection at Afterall’s Memorial Store.
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Veterans’ Advocate Dedicates Life to Honoring Fallen
Meet Laura Herzog, the founder of Honoring Our Fallen, who helps military families by coordinating crucial logistics and offering emotional support as Veterans' remains are returned home.
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What Hospital Chaplains Hear From Patients Near Death
Discover what patients share with hospital chaplains near death and how they find comfort in those final moments.
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Thank You Cards Made Easy: What to Say After a Funeral
Discover thoughtful tips for writing funeral thank-you notes, including etiquette for printed and digital messages, sample wording, timelines, and heartfelt ways to express gratitude.
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How a Vigil Plan Can Help You Shape Your Final Days
Two end-of-life doulas help explain what a vigil plan is, and why you may want to create one.
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Finding Balance: Caregivers Need Self Care, Too
Many caregivers support elderly parents while balancing work, adult children, or grandchildren. Discover resources and practical tips to reduce stress and find support.
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Grieving His Parents, Musician Starts Second Line Jazz Band
After losing both parents, a Portland musician launched a Second Line jazz band to help process grief and celebrate life. Discover how music can be a powerful tool for healing after loss.
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How to Place a Parent Into a Nursing Home: Step-By-Step
Learn the step-by-step process for moving a parent into a nursing home, from assessing care needs to navigating family discussions and supporting a smooth transition.
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The 5 Levels of Assisted Living for Seniors Explained
Discover 10 rituals to honor loved ones during the holidays, offering meaningful ways to navigate grief and create lasting memories.
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10 Grief Rituals to Help You Through the Holidays
Discover 10 rituals to honor loved ones during the holidays, offering meaningful ways to navigate grief and create lasting memories.
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Navigating Grief? Here's Why Giving Yourself a Timeout is Essential
Grieving is a difficult and deeply personal experience that affects us all in different ways.
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Probate 101: What You Need to Know
Notoriously slow and expensive, you might know probate is something you want to avoid, much like a speeding ticket, an IRS audit or root canal. But what exactly is it?
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