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How to Write a Eulogy

The thought of public speaking throws many people into a panic. Add to that fear the common discomfort of discussing death, and it's easy to understand why the idea of delivering a eulogy can be disconcerting. If you've been asked to write a eulogy, take heart. This article will help you put your fears in perspective so you can deliver a loving eulogy.

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Things Not to Do in Helping a Person Through the Grieving Process

While there are many things you can do to help people through the pain of their grief, there are also things that don't help at all--and that could even be hurtful. Here are some thoughts on things it's best not to do.

Coping with the Loss of a Spouse

One of the biggest roles many of us play in life is that of spouse, and the loss of a spouse is considered one of life's most traumatic events. It's very possible to take two to four years to recover, although there's no set timeline for grieving and recovery. Even those who appear to recover quickly may continue to grieve deeply for some time.

Helping a Parent Cope with Grief

What can you do to help your parent through his or her grief when a spouse dies? This is one of the major losses in life, but there are things you can do to help.

Wills: Why They're Important and How to Make One

Regardless of how much or how little wealth you have, it's important to have a will unless you want the state to take over after you die. Have a lawyer draw one up (the fee depends on how complicated the will is).

Why is Pre-need Funeral Planning Important?

No one likes to think about death, let alone plan for it. In many families, discussing one's mortality is an extremely uncomfortable topic. But it is a topic that should be discussed and planned for well in advance of your death.

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

A profound sense of loss is felt at the death of a loved one, whether that death is sudden or expected. There is no set pattern to grief. Some people grieve for a short time while others may never fully recover from their loss. Some won't experience their grief until some time later. There is no one right way to grieve. As each of us is unique, so too is our grief.

Senior Housing Options: A Primer for All

With people living longer, healthier lives than ever before, it just makes good sense to think ahead about the living options that might be available to you as you age. Although it’s natural for all of us to need a little more help as we age, no one wants to give up his or her independence and identity.

“Fly Me to the Moon” And Other Fabulous Finales

The service ended and the family came forward to roll Grandma’s casket out of the church when Frank Sinatra’s silky voice poured through the speaker system.

“Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On a-Jupiter and Mars ….”

Life Insurance, Funeral Homes, and Medicaid

Here’s the “411” on life insurance, funeral homes, and qualifying for Medicaid assistance for long-term care.