Arbutus Funeral Service Blog

Learn more about cremations, funerals, and celebration of life services at the Arbutus Funeral Service Blog. This section contains articles, news, and local information to help you plan your final wishes.

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06
Dec
2022

10 Facts about Grief and Grieving

December 6th, 2022
One reason that we often find grief such a difficult challenge is that we have never learned what to expect. The following facts will help you understand some crucial truths about grief and grieving and how we can work through the process to find healing.
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06
Dec
2022

How are we to Understand Bereavement?

December 6th, 2022
Over the years, there have been numerous attempts to explain it. Perhaps the most influential and well-known theory has been that of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, who in her 1969 book “On Death and Dying” focused on an emotional transition through five stages, beginning with denial and progressing through anger, bargaining and depression before arriving at acceptance. 
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06
Dec
2022

Dealing With The Loss of a Spouse

December 6th, 2022
A 50/50 chance, to any gambler, is a pretty good bet. But did you ever stop to think that if you are in a significant relationship, there is a 50/50 chance that you will eventually grieve the loss of your partner.
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