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Staying ConnecTED During Your Grief
TED Conferences LLC is an American media organization that posts talks online for free distribution under the slogan "ideas worth spreading". TED was conceived by Richard Saul Wurman, who co-founded it with Harry Marks in February 1984 as a conference; it has been...
Exploring the Power of Music During Grief
As you know, loss and grief are inevitable parts of life. Throughout time, people around the world have used music during times of loss to come to terms with their losses, grieve, remember and heal. And while it isn’t a “magic bullet” that can simply take the pain away, it can certainly help to lessen it, while offering a creative outlet in the process.
5 Surprising Benefits of Exercising While Grieving
Some people grieve by going out, some grieve by self-medicating, while others grieve by becoming reclusive, many grieve by fleeing, a few becoming more active with health and exercising, and then some grieve through self-destruction. However, we all connect because at some point, we may have had those thoughts too. But did you know grief also weakens our bodies because of the increase in cortisone levels? It should come as no surprise that cortisone is released when we are under stress. But the problem is when you’re transitioning from wife to widow those high levels cortisone wreaks havoc and weakens our bodies.
Grief Yoga: Healing through An Ancient Art
It is the rare person today who has not heard of yoga or who does not belong to a yoga class. It has become the healthy thing to do. The history of yoga is rich and complex dating back thousands of years. It was a spiritual discipline developed to bring harmony between the mind and body. The word yoga is from the Sanskrit word meaning to unite.
A Different Kind of Resolution for the New Year
As we begin the new year, you may find yourself less than eager to make the same yearly resolutions of losing weight or exercising more. Perhaps consider losing the weight of unreasonable expectations and exercising more self-care. Resolutions can be simple...
The COVID-19 Cremation Trend: What You Need to Know
Why has cremation become more popular during the pandemic? COVID-19 has changed everything. IFrom religious rules to cost, learn more about this important issue.
For Everything There is a Season
December is filled with the smells and sounds of the holiday season, yet the holidays may be especially challenging as we struggle to adjust to and accept a new reality. Helen Keller once said, “We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world — the company of those who have known suffering.” Death and grief are part of the universal human experience and while your grief and loss are uniquely yours, there are others who can relate to your pain
Thankfulness, Even in Grief
As the holidays approach, we look forward to special moments spent with our dear ones. If we have had a loss, we also may have a flood of memories and emotions that the holiday season evokes. It may seem difficult to arrive at gratitude in these moments, yet choosing...
All Souls Day, El Dia de Los Muertos
November 2nd, known as “All Souls Day” or “El Dia de Los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) is a day to celebrate the memory of loved ones who have passed away. Many countries, including Mexico, set up a special altar both at their loved ones’ graveside and within their own home to honor their loved ones. This makeshift altar is decorated with candles, food, and marigolds, as well as pictures of their loved ones. It is a way to symbolically invite our loved ones to join us in honoring their memory and be with us.
Core Values and a Minimalist Carbon Footprint
Families often find it challenging to have such discussions with their loved ones because it can be awkward, emotionally heart-wrenching and stressful.
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CANA is an international organization that was founded in 1913 with the goal to promote safe and hygienic methods for individuals who choose cremation. Access Cremation is proud to be among its 1,500 members.
ICCFA proudly promotes consumer choices, pre-arrangement and open competition. Since being founded in 1887, it has created numerous guidelines advocating state legislation on a number of consumer related issues.