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What I Wish People Understood About Grief

10/05/2026
I’ve lived through losses I could never have imagined. The comfort I’ve needed has often been simpler than people think They say that experience makes you an expert. If that's true, I suppose I’m something of an expert on grief....
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Grieving family fights fake obituaries for teenage son

10/05/2026
Grieving family fights fake obituaries for teenage sonBefore a Lexington family could even finalize funeral plans for their son, they were fighting fake online obituaries. Before a Kentucky family could even finalize funeral plans for their son, they were fighting...
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Source Spotlight: Funeral Home Records

10/05/2026
Take a deep dive into funeral home records and what information they may contain about your ancestors Image courtesy of sshepard, Canva Pro. When genealogists research a death, they usually have a mental checklist: death certificate, obituary, tombstone and (maybe)...
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Apparently You Should Never Say This 1 Phrase To Someone Experiencing Grief

10/03/2026
FollowApparently You Should Never Say This 1 Phrase To Someone Experiencing GriefMelissa A. KaySat, October 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM UTCAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's a sentence people say when...
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Harris: Consider this: A story of grief and encouragement

10/03/2026
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Cremation is becoming more prevalent in Canada, and here's why

10/03/2026
In the city and beyond, those working in the funeral services have noticed a shift toward cremation. Rev. Debbie McMillan of St. Andrew’s United Church said she’s reached a “watershed point” when it comes to the number of people she...
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The Beauty Of Remembering: What Ofrendas Taught Me About Grief

10/02/2026
Learning about ofrendas is about learning how to carry their memory with you This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SBU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. When growing up,...
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Billy Crystal on Using Theatre, and Humor, to Process Grief

10/02/2026
In his new Broadway show 860 , the Tony winner reflects on losing his longtime home in the Palisades fires How do you rebuild your life after a massive tragedy while still finding the humor within the grief? That question...
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Survey launched to determine interest for green burials in Ramona

10/01/2026
Responses are due by Nov. 8 Do those planning to spend eternity in Nuevo Memory Gardens, Ramona’s public cemetery, want the option of a green or natural burial? That is what resident Michael Martin is trying to find out through...
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Things you should never say to someone who's grieving

09/30/2026
Knowing what to say to someone who's going through a grieving process can be difficult. In an attempt to avoid silence, it's easy to say something that on the face of it seems harmless, but to a person who has...
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