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In contemporary Tibet, many individuals adhere to profound Buddhist afterlife beliefs. According to these teachings, there’s no requirement to preserve the physical body after death, as it is considered an empty vessel. While these may not be your  personal beliefs, there are still shared themes uniting the diverse interpretations of existence beyond death and eachRead more

Grieving brings us together through healing and reconnecting even when it’s done virtually, such as via our live streaming option for services. But death etiquette is vital when posting condolences virtually via social media.  The informal nature of social media makes it more socially acceptable to talk about death. However, it’s a good idea toRead more

The phrase mental health still has a stigma attached to it, though it’s slowly changing as more caregivers are open to discussing mental health with their patients and the families of patients. Caregivers may not be as open to addressing their own mental health struggles. Caring for yourself while caring for others is often aRead more

Dr. Marianne Matzo, a founder of the nonprofit Everyone Dies, recently spoke at the Hospice & Palliative Care Conference hosted by St. Anselm College and the Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of NH. The talk provided an eye-opening look at Everyone Dies, a podcast that educates people on every aspect of death andRead more

If you are tasked with handling the affairs of a deceased friend or family member, there may be a variety of logistical but necessary things to be taken care of, such as how to locate a lost life insurance policy. In addition to the many emotions that accompany the loss of a loved one, theRead more

Grief that comes with losing a loved one is surprising and inescapable. Death and mourning, although universal, are treated differently across the world. Looking at other cultures’ mourning traditions may bring solace to you. Hindu mourning traditions While death may not carry the same finality for Hindu people due to their belief in reincarnation, mourningRead more

Phaneuf presents funeral and cremation planning seminars to members of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) through Granite State College. OLLI is a member-driven, volunteer-based membership program for people ages 50 and up who enjoy lifelong learning, social events and volunteer opportunities. Funeral planning for OLLI Here is an overview of the topics we cover duringRead more

The National Funeral Directors Association recently released its 2022 Cremation and Burial Report. Here are some highlights that may be of interest to you and your loved ones: The rise of cremation and decline in burial Many factors contribute to the rising selection of cremation by U.S. consumers, including cost considerations; environmental concerns; an increasinglyRead more

In Tibet, many people adhere to the Buddhist afterlife beliefs of resurrection. According to these beliefs, there is no need to preserve the body after death, because it is considered at that point an empty vessel. Whatever your beliefs, there are common threads binding the varied interpretations of life beyond death, many of them offeringRead more

FEMA funeral assistance for families with a death from Covid-19 has been available since April 2021, yet only half of eligible families have applied for FEMA funeral reimbursement. Some families may not be aware these funds are available. FEMA authorized $2 billion toward financial assistance for families who paid funeral costs specifically related to CoronavirusRead more