The Thing Is

BY ELLEN BASS

to love life, to love it even

when you have no stomach for it

and everything you’ve held dear

crumbles like burnt paper in your hands,

We know that writing can feel overwhelming for some people and at a time where you are probably already flooded with emotion, we want to make this process as simple as possible for you. We’ve put together a few short exercises to get your creativity flowing and help you create a beautiful tribute.

You’ll be surprised to find out how water cremation is better for the environment and can be more meaningful for families.

Whether you’ll be gathering in person or a virtual platform, these tools can help you create a professional looking memorial slideshow to honor and reflect on the life of your loved one.

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When someone passes away, either expectedly or unexpectedly, it can be hard to know what to do from moment to moment. Where do you start? Who do you call? We’ve put together a helpful checklist to to help provide guidance. Specifics will vary by circumstance and even by county, but start here and you may not feel as overwhelmed.

In recent decades, birth doulas have played a significant role in empowering people and restoring choice around birthing options and support. Now, end-of-life doulas, sometimes called death doulas, are doing the same for families when it comes to death.

Curated quotes about all stages of grief. Your grief is unique and should be witnessed. Quotes can help us feel seen and process our emotions.

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