Loss is difficult no matter the time of year. But losing someone close to the New Year poses its own set of challenges. Maybe you lost the person you spent many New Years celebrations with, or perhaps this was the person you...
Christmas is a time for gathering with loved ones and celebrating their presence in our lives. If you’ve recently lost a pet, this can be a season of grief, highlighted by the joy others are experiencing. It’s normal for the...
There are many holidays during Winter, and usually, they are a time of joy and celebration. However, the holidays may be more difficult after suffering the loss of a loved one. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or the...
Losing a loved one is hard enough and the emotional stress can be compounded if it happens right before the holidays. The Christmas holiday generally includes themes of togetherness and love. It might be a difficult holiday to even think...
When we lose a beloved four-legged member of the family, we can experience strong emotions and a significant amount of stress. This unfortunately happens to millions of families every year, many who have a lot of questions around their dog’s...
Death has its own calendar and has no regard for ours. The holidays don’t exempt us from the cycles of life and death, so you may find yourself facing the decision of whether to hold a funeral over the holiday...
Dogs are family and when they pass it can be a time of high stress and strong emotions. Also, because this isn’t something that happens to often, many people have questions about what to do next and what type of...
Trees play an important role in human spirituality with their beauty, abundant nature, and strength. Trees have offered humanity shelter, food, and inspiration for countless generations. Evergreen trees are no different. While they have different meanings in different cultures, the...
As cremation continues to become more common in the United States and abroad, more and more families are asking questions around transporting ashes of a loved one. Is it legal to take ashes on an airplane? Can a loved one's ashes be...
