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Archive:  2022

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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06
Dec
2022

Dealing With the Loss of a Pet

December 6th, 2022
Marian was devastated by the loss of her husband Bob 2 years ago. She wondered if she would even survive the loss, but she persevered, worked through her grief and was at the point where she was beginning to rediscover herself, reconcile her loss and reconstruct her life.
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06
Dec
2022

Helping a Child Cope With Loss

December 6th, 2022
An important influence on children is watching how adults are responding. Caring adults can help guide children through this difficult time and make it a valuable part of personal growth and development. When you support children through these difficult life transitions, they will know without a doubt they are not alone. There is no greater gift we can give our children.
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06
Dec
2022

How to Help Someone who is Grieving

December 6th, 2022
I’d love to help but I just don’t know what to say or what I should do. I am sure many of us can identify with such sentiments. We hear that a friend or a neighbour has had a loss. Our hearts immediately go out to them and we long to be of some comfort or assistance but we just don’t know what to do or what to say. Often because we are afraid or unable to raise the subject we may say nothing. To the grieving person it may seem as if there is little understanding or support.
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06
Dec
2022

Loss from a Childs Perspective

December 6th, 2022
“My mother died when I was 5 years old. I felt like I was insignificant, as if I was getting smaller and smaller … so unimportant that I might disappear. It’s very hard to explain, but I believed I was wrong, somehow. For years I felt like I was on the outside of things, even though others would not have thought I was.”Sally, 35, who lost her mother.
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06
Dec
2022

Dealing with Special Days and Holidays

December 6th, 2022
You probably heard the expression “Some days are diamonds, some days are stones”. When you are grieving, there is no question that some days are more difficult than others. Many people don’t realize that grief comes and goes. Let me illustrate. If you get a sore throat, it is painful for a few days; then the discomfort diminishes till it gradually disappears.
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06
Dec
2022

How to deal with Grief After a Suicide

December 6th, 2022
“You never get over a suicide. You just learn to deal with it. The worst part is not knowing WHY. If I could just say he had been depressed, or seeing a shrink, or anything that might have explained it, it would have been better. But I just don’t know why he did it” (Julie, whose teenage son hanged himself.)
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06
Dec
2022

How to Deal With Grief in the Workplace

December 6th, 2022
It became obvious in January that Ken was losing his four year battle with cancer. Connie, his wife of over thirty years, took her vacation month from work, and then an additional five week leave of absence to be with him every agonizing day in the hospital. On March 17th, Ken died.
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Following cremation, the ashes are usually placed in a temporary urn. To hold the remains, crematories typically use rigid cardboard containers lined with heavy-duty plastic bags.
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18
Nov
2022

Sending Flowers To The Bereaved

November 18th, 2022
The homes of those in mourning traditionally receive sympathy flowers from family and friends. People also send flowers to funerals as a mark of respect to the departed soul. It can be challenging to find the right words to offer our deepest sympathies during a time of mourning.
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Although cremation has been available for centuries, it is still a relatively uncommon funeral choice in the U. S. as an alternative to traditional funerals. Cremation piques people's interest primarily because it is more affordable than standard burials.
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17
Oct
2022

What Are Basic Cremation Services?

October 17th, 2022
If you've never had to arrange a funeral ceremony before, you might not have thought about the numerous cremation services offered. If all of your relatives choose burial, you might not have any prior experience with this manner of disposition.
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Dealing with the loss and grief of the death of someone close to you can be difficult. Grief is an individual journey that each person must take on their terms.
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If a family member or close friend has passed away, you need to start thinking about making arrangements for the funeral services. Death is inevitable, but perhaps you've never had to cope with the rituals and traditions surrounding a death before.
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26
Aug
2022

Are All Caskets The Same Size?

August 26th, 2022
Several clients of Arbutus Funeral Service have questions regarding the dimensions of caskets and are curious to know whether or not they are all identical in size. Caskets are available in varying sizes.
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11
Aug
2022

Ambiguous Grief and How to Deal With It

August 11th, 2022
A wide range of emotions and circumstances can contribute to a person's feeling of ambiguous grief. Those who have lost a loved one are the ones who suffer the most apparent symptoms of grief.
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26
Jul
2022

5 Advantages of Urn Vaults

July 26th, 2022
Following cremation, the remains of a deceased loved one are returned to the family. Ashes must be kept in a suitable receptacle; urns are the standard receptacle used for this purpose.
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Cremation is somewhat new to Catholic tradition, even though it is increasingly prevalent. The early Church adhered to the Jewish tradition of physical burial and condemned the widespread Roman pagan practice of cremation.
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30
Jun
2022

Supporting Someone With An Addiction

June 30th, 2022
Do you or someone you care about struggle with substance abuse? Any drug abuse (illegal substances or authorized medications) is impossible to eradicate by coercion.
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15
Jun
2022

Recovering From The Loss Of Your Soulmate

June 15th, 2022
It's never easy to come to terms with losing a soul mate. Those who spend a long period of time with someone become a part of them. It's also possible that their death could be life-altering.
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Funerals can be expensive, particularly if you want personalized services. It's crucial for people to know what a funeral costs. Although it is possible to get some idea about funeral costs online, you must contact a funeral home for a better understanding of the services they provide and the costs associated with them.
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17
May
2022

Dealing With Unresolved Grief

May 17th, 2022
For most of us, mourning is a phase of sadness and discomfort that progressively subsides as we come to terms with our experience and move forward. Grief is the emotion of seeking somebody familiar and discovering that they are no longer with us.
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27
Apr
2022

Can I Scatter Cremated Remains Over Water

April 27th, 2022
At Arbutus Funeral Service, we have seen that many people are now opting for cremation rather than burial. The former is an eco-friendly, cost-effective way to dispose of the mortal remains of a person.
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After a person's death, the physical remains can be cremated or buried, and most people choose the conventional route of burial.
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31
Mar
2022

Memorial Tributes For Loved One

March 31st, 2022
When a family member dies, you'll want to pay them a proper homage, and there are several methods to do so.
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23
Mar
2022

History About Your Town

March 23rd, 2022
Arbutus Funeral Service is a funeral home located in Langley, British Columbia. Langley has a long and rich history. The Township is a district to the east of the City of Surrey in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
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01
Mar
2022

Do You Need a Casket?

March 1st, 2022
We at Arbutus Funeral Service understand that planning a funeral service for a deceased family member or a loved one entails numerous decisions. However, many people today prefer cremation.
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18
Feb
2022

Different Methods For Funding A Funeral Service

February 18th, 2022
Funeral planning can be challenging, and there are times when family members cannot make financial arrangements for the funeral and related services.
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28
Jan
2022

Creative Ideas For Funeral Services

January 28th, 2022
In today's society, mourning a loved one can happen in many different ways. You wish to honour the memory of a loved one who led a full life and greatly influenced yours so you can associate joyful memories with their name.
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It is rare for a chronic illness to go into remission, and it can last for years or even a lifetime in some situations. People's ability to work and have active or seemingly "normal" lifestyles can vary in intensity.
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05
Jan
2022

Support Services Available After A Suicide

January 5th, 2022
It's never easy to lose a loved one, but losing someone to suicide can be even more difficult. Although the shock, uncertainty, feeling of guilt, and sadness might be challenging to deal with, there are methods to begin the process of healing.
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