Featured Article Celebrating in a Larger-Than-Life Way
When you step in to a ShareLife event, you’re surrounded by the memories of your loved one in a truly unique way.
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Life & Death Celebration: Dia de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead is about remembering and celebrating the lives of people who have passed. Despite an abundance of skeletons and skull decor, it is not a morbid holiday but a chance to share favorite memories and teach younger family members about their departed ancestors. Read more about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead in Spanish).
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about the 2023 Veterans Benefit Updates
Exploring the Largest VA Survivor Benefit Boost in 30 Years! Here’s good financial news for veterans and their families: the federal government recently approved significant (and many say, overdue) increases to disability, survivor, and burial benefits. Learn more about these boosted benefits and what they could mean for you or a loved one.
Read MoreMortuary School: Your Complete Guide
Morticians – the modern term for professionals who are both funeral directors and embalmers – consider their work a calling more than a career. For many, becoming a mortician is their second career. In Part 2, what you should know if you want to explore this rewarding profession.
Read MoreGrief, Trauma, and the Path to Healing
Funeral professionals and mental health counselors know grief and trauma often collide after pain and loss. While grief and trauma are distinct, their effect on individuals can be profound and, without treatment, sometimes permanent. In this article, you’ll learn the identifying factors for trauma, the danger of avoiding or suppressing treatment, and effective healing therapies.
Read MoreGuide to Funeral Etiquette
Funerals require proper etiquette and specific behaviors reserved for the event's solemnity. Etiquette is more than good manners; it’s about treating others courteously and respectfully. Here's a concise guide to answer your key questions about funeral etiquette.
Read MoreMortuary School 101
Morticians – the modern term for professionals who are both funeral directors and embalmers – consider their work a calling more than a career. However, you’ll need official training and a degree or certificate to enter this financially and personally rewarding profession.
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