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When Families Can't Afford to Say Goodbye: The Crisis of Unclaimed Lives and the Nonprofit Fighting to Bring Them Home

11/26/2025
Created by Callum Turner Published 11/26/25 AT 2:51 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Pocket The Black Tie Coalition The Black Tie Coalition, founded in February 2024, is a purpose-driven...
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Dwayne R Spence’s Newly Released “God Is My Undertaker” Explores Faith, Life, and Divine Guidance

11/26/2025
Canal Winchester, OH November 26, 2025 --(PR.com)-- “God Is My Undertaker”: a heartfelt and thought-provoking exploration of faith and perseverance in the face of life’s trials. “God Is My Undertaker” is the creation of published author, Dwayne R Spence. Dwayne...
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KORONER’S KORNER: Veterans‘ death benefits

11/26/2025
Part 1 of 3 This guide is to inform the veteran on how to equip family members to efficiently handle actions required after your death with your advanced help. Most of it applies to any military retiree, and a majority...
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This Ontario cemetery opened a green burial site. Here’s what to know about natural death care

11/24/2025
Learn what green burial is, the five principles of a natural cemetery, and why more Ontario families are choosing this eco-friendly option over traditional burial The newest section of Guelph’s Woodlawn Memorial Park doesn’t look like a typical cemetery. There...
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The empty chair: Feelings of guilt can overwhelm during holidays Loss of someone close is difficult. It's normal for grief to re-emerge when family gathers.

11/23/2025
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A variety of ways to honor loved ones with memorial contributions

11/22/2025
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Leavitt Funeral Services partnering with Wreaths Across America for 18th continuous year

11/22/2025
PARKERSBURG - On Saturday, Dec. 13, wreaths will be placed on the graves of local veterans to pay tribute to those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory began working with the...
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Grief isn't a finish line Optimist Newscast Feb. 28, 2024

11/21/2025
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I Didn’t Choose the Grief Life; the Grief Life Chose Me

11/21/2025
Bloggy ThingsI Didn’t Choose the Grief Life; the Grief Life Chose Me Rebecca Soffer thought she'd spend her career producing comedy. Instead, she's producing conversations about mortality-and they’re a lot more alive than you’d think. PLUS: An open thread grieving....
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Inmate impersonates funeral home owner to scam grieving widow out of $1,200

11/21/2025
Inmate impersonates funeral home owner to scam grieving widow out of $1,200 Investigators traced the fraudulent call to a state prison 200 miles away. November 21, 2025 Keenan Gibson, (CNN)- Kevin Wetzel, owner of Memorial Park Funeral Home, says he’s...
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