Archive for the ‘Death and Dying’ Category

Unfortunately, whether we like it or not part of life is death; and during our own lives, most of us will be faced with the untimely or pre-considered death of someone near to us. This is nearly always an extremely traumatic and emotionally charged period of time, when we will also have to deal with the unpleasant task of making the necessary arrangements in order that the departed can be laid to rest. Again, it is not something that many people want to have to deal with but ultimately it can be seen as part of the grieving and healing process.
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Finding a suitable florist is one of the many tasks involved in arranging a funeral, whether you are guided by the funeral directors' recommendation or decide to commission a florist yourself.
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When somebody we know loses a loved one, or when we ourselves encounter the pain of loss, sometimes there really are no words to express how we feel. We may find ourselves grasping for just the right thing to say, and sometimes, even when we have the best intentions at heart, we often still end up saying the wrong thing or we end up not saying anything at all.
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The funeral of a loved one or friend is always a difficult time. Many people choose to express their feelings, pay tribute, or offer their respects for the deceased with flowers. In fact, funeral flowers are usually a traditional element in most cultures and religions, with the exception of the Jewish funeral. Still, many people have trouble figuring out what type of flower best expresses their feelings, while still adhering to proper etiquette.
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Winning the lottery? Writing a hit song? Having someone make medical decisions for you?
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For the thousands of people who have opted to take to the streets in their motorcycles in an attempt to beat high gas prices, there's a sobering statistic about motorcycle accidents that might make them think twice. According to the California Highway Patrol, motorcycle accident deaths in the state are on their way to rivaling a record set back in 1991. That was the last year that motorcyclists were allowed to ride without helmets. The death count in motorcycle accidents that year was 512. This year, the tally so far is 332, and counting. That number is also close to reaching last year's total number of motorcycle accident fatalities, 474.
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Picking out the music to be played for a funeral can be a very difficult task. Funeral music should be selected to pay tribute the loved one that has passed, and should be music that touches the hearts of those attending the funeral, in hopes that it will help them leave with special memories of the loved one that has gone.
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Right up there with abortion and stem cell research lies another controversial life or death issue: assisted suicide. If you ask anybody their opinion on the legalization of assisted suicide, you're bound to get a strong reaction. There are countless moral and legal arguments for and against assisted suicide. And as this practice becomes legal in more and more places, people are being forced to take a side on this hugely controversial issue.
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There are varying reasons for why more people are often choosing cremation over traditional in ground burial, including environmental, expense for loved ones being the main reasons for most.
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"We will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die". –Dame Cicely Saunders
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