“Earth laughs in flowers, to see her boastful boys Earth-proud, proud of the earth which is not theirs; Who steer the plough, but cannot steer their feet Clear of the grave.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was an...
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Losing a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences that anyone can go through. Grief is a natural and necessary process that we must all go through to come to terms with the loss of someone who is important to us. However, for some...
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Do I need a Letter of Instruction if I already have a valid Will? For most people, the process of drafting a Will is a challenge. Because it is a legal document some may feel that it is not personal enough and it does not always stipulate the...
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How do I deal with the loss of my adult child? Research has shown that the loss of a child causes more stress than any other loss that one can experience. Coping with the loss of an adult child can be somewhat different than dealing with the...
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When you have the final word. The word “eulogy” originated from the Greek word “eulogia” which means “praise” or “blessing.” The word is derived from the Greek roots “eu” (meaning...
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Should I consider grief counselling? The loss of a loved one is always a challenging situation to cope with, even when the loss is expected. There is no way to prepare to grieve and no “normal way” to grieve. As time passes, most people do...
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