by Emily Warner | Aug 19, 2024 | News
Thanatology, the study of death and dying, goes beyond a simple definition, encompassing multiple disciplines such as scientific, psychological, spiritual, and religious elements. For funeral service professionals and anyone working in end-of-life care, gaining...
by mattwangsness | Aug 5, 2024 | News
Grief is a relatively unavoidable part of the human condition. If you live long enough, you will lose people you love. The state of mourning described as grief can be profound and life-altering. There is a whole psychology of grief that has been studied for decades....
by Emily Warner | Aug 2, 2024 | News
Planning for the future often involves considerations like retirement, estate planning, and healthcare. However, one area that frequently gets overlooked is funeral pre-planning. While it might not be a topic we eagerly discuss, pre-planning your funeral can be one of...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
There was once a time when funeral directors handled the entire process of death planning — preparing the deceased’s body, planning the service, performing it, and ensuring the deceased was properly laid to rest. While this made what would be a turbulent process more...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
As funeral professionals, we provide one of the most essential services in a community. We act as a link between the deceased and their loved ones, ensuring the wishes of both parties are respected during one of the hardest life events for most people. Consequently,...
by mattwangsness | Aug 1, 2024 | News
Death companionship may seem like a new field in the funeral industry with its recent boom in popularity, but the reality is that it has been a fundamental calling throughout history. Every culture has had its own ways of guiding and supporting our loved ones at the...
