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The Physical Symptoms of Grief and How to Handle Them
There isn’t any one particular way in which grief manifests itself and many people experience it in different ways. The simple fact is that grief and sorrow are something that are very difficult to...
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Who Is Eligible For Hospice Care?
Hospice care is provided by establishments that focus on the care of individuals with low life expectancy or disabilities. It is an excellent way to provide companionship and comfort to people who ...
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Easy Ways to Personalize a Funeral Service on a Budget
Funerals can cost a pretty penny. Many families don’t have the budget for a personalized service but rather have to stick to a standard funeral service. However, there a number of ways you can have...
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Most people don’t know what’s involved in funeral planning until they’re forced to participate in one. People don’t want to think about death or prepare for it, which can sometimes cause more troub...
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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Digital Life After Death - What You Need to Know
Most people have social media accounts, online bank accounts, profiles, personal digital files, personal digital conversations, and other such online assets. Some information in these assets are de...
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
The Importance Of A Funeral Procession
When you think of funeral processions; long rows of cars, large crowds, and important people come to mind. But this process is also a part of regular funerals involving a small group of family and ...
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Friday, May 25, 2018
How to Help a Friend Through the Grieving Process
Watching a friend grieve is never easy. You want to offer help, support them in their time of pain, but don’t how to approach the situation. At Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home, we have seen many fri...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Previous Posts
Benefits of Planning Your Funeral While You’re Still Alive
The prospect of planning a funeral is already unpleasant; few want to actually plan their own while they’re living and hoping for a long life. However, there are a number of benefits of pre-plannin...
4 Unique Ways to Memorialize a Loved One
Saying goodbye for the last time can be challenging and most people want to give their loved ones a proper send off. There are many unique and interesting ways to memorialize your loved one, honori...
A Guide to the Benefits Available to Veterans
The military provides veterans with a number of benefits and funeral benefits are one of them. It’s vital that veterans and their family members be aware of what these benefits are, and what kind o...
Pre-Planning: The Time is Now
It’s rare to find a person that proactively thinks about their death and how their funeral service should be conducted etc. If you are in good health you may feel that the concept of pre-planning a...
Techniques for Handling Challenging Anniversaries after a Death
Anniversaries are important milestones in a person’s life. For example, a marriage anniversary is a special day to celebrate a lifelong commitment. Such events ensure you don’t take life for grante...
Online Grief Support Resources
Dealing with the death of a loved one can be a long, painful, and lonely process. Many people are forced to ignore their own grief and be brave for the more vulnerable members of their family. This...
Should I or Shouldn’t I Go to the Funeral?
When someone you know, passes away, there are times when you are unsure of whether you should attend the funeral or not. This is especially true if you had a complex relationship with the deceased ...
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