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Choosing the Perfect Cat Urn: Remembering Your Feline Friend
Web Submission Perhaps you want something that is a little more unique than a normal, simple wooden box for your pet's remains. By carrying out a little research on the Internet, you will soon find that there is a wide range of unique cat urns available today. Submitted 08/09/08, edited 11/24/11. |
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When Everybody Else Is Getting Crazy, Get Quiet!
Web Submission Humans seem to have up and down cycles of which they are not aware. When you are in crisis, consider this, rather than freaking out and letting the crisis 'take hold', look around, listen, and pay attention to what others are experiencing. Submitted 08/07/08, edited 08/07/08. |
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How to Write an Obituary
Web Submission When referring to an obituary, you should be aware that the term 'death notice' is also used, but there is a difference. An obituary is a basic announcement that a person has died. This article is all about how to write an obituary. Submitted 07/27/08. |
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How to Handle a Death
Web Submission Decisions for death care have personal and financial impact and should be made with as much information as possible. The death care process is determined by both state statutes and instructions from the deceased (or next-of-kin). Submitted 07/26/08. |
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How to Write an Obituary in 4 Easy Steps
Web Submission If you are given the task of writing an obituary, you might be hard-pressed to know how to write one that is eloquent enough to address your message, without insulting people. Here are 4 simple steps on how to write an effective obituary. Submitted 07/25/08. |
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It is Crazy Not to Grieve: Coping with Pet Loss
Web Submission I don't think of myself as a crazy person when it comes to my dogs. Still, when we had to put our 12-1/2-year-old Airedale Terrier down, I did feel compelled to mark his passing with a little ceremony for our family. Submitted 07/24/08, edited 07/24/08. |
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Pet Memorials and Cemeteries around the World
Web Submission For centuries, people from around the world have honored pets upon their death and buried their beloved friends in pet cremation urns or pet cemeteries, which are not new to history. This article describes a few such facilities. Submitted 07/23/08. |
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Cremation or Burial - Carbon Emissions and the Green Effect
Web Submission Cremation is becoming popular. Many funeral homes and cemeteries support 'green burials', which don't use harmful chemicals. Many use biodegradable caskets. But which one of these is more environmentally friendly? The answer might surpris... Submitted 07/23/08. |
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Sending Funeral Flowers - The Religious Connotations
Web Submission Receiving flowers lifts the spirits. The sending of sympathy flowers helps the recipient come to terms with grief, and the gesture of someone taking the time to send flowers promotes healing of the emotions. Here are some guidelines. Submitted 07/23/08. |
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Settling the Estate of a Deceased Loved One
Web Submission It can be easy to lose track of the business of wrapping up personal affairs and settling a deceased loved one's estate. Here are some tips to help get through this difficult time and ensure that the surviving family members are prepared. Submitted 07/22/08. |
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Manslaughter - Guilty by Definition
Web Submission As a nurse, I had witnessed some weird and wonderful things. Occasionally, one of them stands out as significant. I once went to Australia with a working visa. What happened here would alter my perception of life and what nursing was all about. Submitted 07/21/08. |
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The Role of Funerals in Today's Society
Web Submission There are many tasks and arrangements that need to be settled following a death. Therefore, it is vital for family members and close friends of the deceased to provide support for each other and help out in whatever way they can. Submitted 07/21/08. |
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How to Write a Eulogy: The Basics
Web Submission Writing and delivering a first rate eulogy is essential. This article will outline the main points to consider when writing a eulogy that will honor someone's passing in a thoughtful and effective manner. Submitted 07/17/08. |
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Religious Perspectives of Death
Web Submission Each religion has its own take on death, and this perspective is often what gives people the ability to get through the loss of their loved ones and still have a zest for life. However, it does not mean that the loss of a loved one will be easy. Submitted 07/16/08. |
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Coping with the Tragedy of Suicide
Web Submission Dealing with the loss of a loved one whose death was a result of suicide is very challenging. In addition to the immense feelings of loss and sadness, you may also be experiencing shock, blame, anger, and trouble understanding what went wrong. Submitted 07/15/08. |
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Eulogy Writing: The Origins of Funeral Eulogy Poems
Web Submission Whether used in a speech, obituary, or epitaph, eulogies and elegies are beautiful ways to find the beauty in sadness, the laudation in mournful observance. The two distinct literary styles have a long and surprising history. Submitted 07/14/08. |
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Online Memorials: A Loved One's Story in a Virtual World
Web Submission So much can be learned by reading someone's obituary, but that sometimes only scratches the service of how a person lived, what he or she loved, and how much he or she was loved. An online memorial can help keep a memory alive. Submitted 07/10/08. |
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How to Preserve Memories of Pets via Artistic Pet Urns
Web Submission People are adopting more creative ways to preserve the memory of their beloved pets. Many are seeking ways that they can honor their cherished friends with artistic pet memorials that blend with the home and are eco-friendly. Submitted 07/09/08. |
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How to Write an Obituary
Web Submission Writing and submitting obituaries can be done in different ways. There are no specific rules when it comes to writing obituaries. All that's really important is writing a tribute that honors the life of the deceased. This article explains. Submitted 06/30/08, edited 06/30/08. |
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The Public Speaking Test for Anxiety
Web Submission It seems that most people at a funeral would rather be the person in the coffin than the one giving the eulogy! Although this might not be completely true, the truth is that public speaking is something that most people would gladly not face. Submitted 06/26/08. |
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