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Knowing what to say to a grieving individual can be tricky. Of course, you know that this person is in pain and unsure of how they will move forward after the funeral and mourning rituals. But what can be said to ease the pain and facilitate their transition back to daily life after experiencing a...

Courtesy of Justin Black, www.bereaving.net/ Losing a family member or friend is one of the most stressful life events that one experiences. The grieving process is complicated and sometimes lengthy. For some adults, around seven to 10%, according to the American Psychiatric Association, this could turn into prolonged grief disorder, making it difficult to focus and...

An obituary is a way to share the news of a loved one’s death, to honor their life, and share their story with others. However, when you lose a loved one, and choose to write an obituary, it can be challenging to know what to say or how to memorialize them. Here are some tips on...

Death, by nature, can be unpredictable. Sometimes, we cannot prepare for when or where it occurs.  Having to process the passing of a loved one is never easy, but when a death occurs away from home, it can be even more confusing and stressful for the loved ones left behind.  On top of shock and...

When pre-planning or arranging a funeral at the time of necessity, one of the first questions you may ask is, “How do you choose the right Jewish funeral home?” When making this decision, there are many things to consider, and it is essential to take your time to find the right fit for your needs. Suppose you...

No one likes to think about death, but it’s an inevitable part of life. And when death does occur, it often falls on the shoulders of family members to make funeral arrangements. This can be a distressing and emotional time, made even more challenging if you have difficult family members. The one thing that generally...

The Chevra Kadisha is a Jewish funeral services organization that works with Jewish funeral homes to prepare the bodies of the deceased for burial. It is often requested to have certain services such as the Tahara or Shmira handled by this group since many families consider it an honor to have their loved ones’ bodies...

It’s a time for celebration, but what happens with funerals and mourning during Purim? Purim, according to Jewish tradition, is a joyous holiday where it is customary to dress up in costume, eat hamantaschen, and give charity. However, when a Jewish person dies just before or during Purim, these rituals are not always followed by...

Many people prefer to find Jewish cemetery plots for sale so they can plan ahead. Funeral pre-planning, which includes the direction for burial, alleviates stress and hastily made decisions associated with death. When planning, it is common to establish a family plot for multiple family members, which is why space may be limited and in high...