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Writing an obituary can seem like an overwhelming task. Have I said all the right things? Would they like it? This article shares the 5 building blocks of great obituaries and then shares helpful examples to give you an understanding of how to create a personalized and meaningful obituary. bit.ly/FiveObituaryExamples

5 Great Obituary Examples - Funeral Basics Are you writing an obituary for the first time and you're not sure where to start? Look at these five examples and learn how to craft a meaningful tribute.

It’s National Service Dog Month! For people all across the country, service animals can mean the difference between life and death, and they fill a critical role in so many lives. If you’d like to learn more about service dogs (and other service animals) and the many ways they benefit us, click the link to read more! bit.ly/NatServiceDogMonth

How Service Animals Help Humans Live Fuller Lives Dogs, cats, horses, and even monkeys provide dedicated assistance to people with disabilities.

Often, those who are suffering with depression feel that their lives have no meaning or worth, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Every life matters; every life is meaningful and significant.

Grief is all around us. We cannot escape it, but we can support those who are walking through it. Encourage your friends and neighbors who are dealing with grief with a little act of kindness. Your efforts will go a long way to making them feel loved.

Grief can be a long and difficult journey. Finding comfort in the experiences of others can be essential to understanding our own pain and finding a way to move forward. If you are looking for a powerful story of love, loss, and grief, check out this list of 12 of the best books on grief and discover a path toward healing. http://bit.ly/12BestGriefBooks

12 of the Best Books on Grief - Funeral Basics Looking for some wisdom on your grief journey? Check out this list of 12 of the best books on grief and see if someone else's journey will help heal.

“We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it’s absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive” (T. D. Jakes). Forgiveness is never easy but it’s always worth it.

Did you know that gratitude has been scientifically proven to benefit our overall well-being? Click the link to learn about 7 proven benefits of an attitude of gratitude. bit.ly/AttitudeOfGratitude1

7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude You'll be grateful that you made the change (and you'll sleep better).

When we lose someone we love, our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family gather around us and give an extra amount of support and care. It’s important to acknowledge their loving actions and express gratitude for the ways they helped us during a difficult time of loss, but the process doesn’t have to be hard. Check out this article to learn 6 ways to keep thank you notes simple but also heartfelt and meaningful. http://bit.ly/WritingFuneralThankYou

Simple Tips for Writing Funeral Thank You Notes - Funeral Basics At a time of loss, it may be very difficult to find the energy and willpower to write thank you notes. However, doing so is an important way of acknowledging...

Friendships really can last a lifetime. Just ask Olive and Kathleen, who has been best friends for more than 78 years. Click the link to learn more about these mischievous women and their lifelong friendship. bit.ly/LifetimeFriendship

Best friends of 78 years move into the same care home: 'I missed her' Olive Woodward and Kathleen Saville, both 89, are known for getting into mischief.

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Did you know that today is National Relaxation Day? Take some time out just for you today!

Losing a loved one is hard enough, and the coronavirus pandemic has only made things harder. But there’s hope! In this informative article, you will learn 6 ideas families are utilizing to honor their loved ones’ lives during these difficult and unusual times. bit.ly/FuneralsAndSocialDistancing

6 Ideas for Holding Funeral Services While Practicing Social Distancing - Funeral Basics With social distancing restrictions, we have to be creative in honoring our loves ones. Check out this article for a few ideas on grieving during COVID-19.

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Relationships with our kids are so important, especially as they grow into adulthood and start to live life on their own. If you have an adult child and are still figuring out your new role in their life, check out these 5 helpful tips from two experts. bit.ly/5HelpfulTipsForGrowingRelationships

Parenting Adult Children, Friendship with Grown-Up Kid Avoid overstepping boundaries when parenting adult children. Learn five strategies to nurture friendship during your kids' 20s and beyond.

National Sons and Daughters Day is all about deepening our relationships with our children. Today, take a moment to listen to your child’s hopes and dreams, and then, inspire them to try something new as they go after those dreams.

We can all agree that we are living in unusual times, and with it comes certain challenges. While we may be tempted to focus on all the negatives, shifting our focus to the positives will actually help us foster resilience and adaptability. Check out this article to learn 6 ways that you can shift your focus during tough times and find a way to thrive and find hope for the future. bit.ly/6WaysToFocus

6 Ways to Focus on the Good During Tough Times - Funeral Basics Life can throw us a few lemons, and it's up to us to learn how to make lemonade. Check out this article to learn 6 good things to focus on in tough times.

Looking for some fun family activities as you finish out the summer? Check out these 25 activities and see if any look right for your family! bit.ly/25SummerActivities2020

25 Fabulously Fun Family Activities To Bring You Closer Together Wondering what to do with your family so everyone's happy? Take a look at these 23 fabulous fun family activities that will bring loved ones closer together.

It’s U.S. Coast Guard Day! Thank you to all of our active duty and reserve Coast Guardsmen and civilian personnel as you save lives at sea and maintain our nation’s maritime laws.

All of us feel added stress because of the coronavirus pandemic, and our children are no different. To calm their fears and discuss what’s happening in a healthy way, check out this article for six helpful tips from nationally respected educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt. https://bit.ly/CoronavirusAndChildren

How to Talk to Children About the Coronavirus Pandemic - Funeral Basics All of us are scrambling to grasp the implications of the coronavirus pandemic. For a few tips for talking with your children, check out this article.

Friendships that stand the test of time change our lives for the better. Today is a day to celebrate the friends who have had a positive impact on your life!

Making friends isn’t always easy, but it’s important to our overall health and well-being. For a few tips on how to develop deep, lasting friendships, check out this list of 10 ways to make and keep friendships as an adult. bit.ly/AdultFriendships

10 Ways to Make (and Keep) Friendships as an Adult 2. Forget quantity. Focus on quality.