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Caring for the Dead: A Brief History of Funerals

10/25/2025
Date Posted: Sunday, October 26th, 2025 Most people try to avoid thinking about death, but for some, it becomes their life’s work. Funeral directors and morticians spend their lives surrounded by death, while also offering comfort to the living. Throughout history,...
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Here Is What No One Tells You About Watching Your Wonderful Dad Slowly Slipping Away In Front Of You

10/25/2025
Here Is What No One Tells You About Watching Your Wonderful Dad Slowly Slipping Away In Front Of YouJill BodachSat, October 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM UTC14 min read Add Yahoo on Google Nights are delicate and not to be...
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The Many Faces of Grief - The Baltimore Times

10/24/2025
“We will all lose someone we love at some point in life, and feeling grief and being vulnerable about it is not a sign of weakness. It is a pure reflection of the love and connection you have had the...
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Twin City Mission still collecting donations for the annual coat and blanket drive

10/22/2025
"If you don't wear it, share it." Twin City Mission still collecting donations for the annual coat and blanket drive “If you don’t wear it, share it.”Twin City Mission still collecting donations for the annual coat and blanket driveBy Dylan...
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Funeral homes recognized nationally

10/22/2025
NEW BRITAIN - One local funeral home, out of 18 in the state, has received the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award, one of the highest honors in the funeral service industry. Duksa Family Funeral Homes,...
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Funeral homes see rising trend in cremations, echoing national shift

10/22/2025
According to the National Funeral Directors Association, Americans are choosing cremation at historic rates Northumberland County Local funeral homes see rising trend in cremations, echoing national shift The National Funeral Directors Association says Americans are choosing cremation at historic rates....
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Opportunity for learning Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach their children about death and grieving

10/22/2025
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Wind Phones: Does Talking To The Dead Really Help With Grief?

10/22/2025
Wind Phones: Does Talking To The Dead Really Help With Grief? October 22, 2025 by Deborah Bloomfield When someone close to us dies, it can be very hard to adapt to a new world in which that special person isn’t...
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Asking Eric: Prolonged grief complicated by obsessive-compulsive disorder

10/22/2025
After experiencing sudden deaths of family members, constant worry about others dying can become overwhelming and develop into compulsive checking behaviors Obsessive Compulsive Disorder On Blackboard.Dreamstine/TCA By R. Eric Thomas Dear Eric: My cat died in 2013. Everyone said I...
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Tips for Picking a Casket That Reflects a Loved One’s Memory

10/22/2025
A casket is a meaningful part of honoring a loved one’s life. It is a chance to reflect on their personality, beliefs, and what they cherished most. Every aspect, from the material to the design, contributes to how they are...
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