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'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral fees

01/20/2026
'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral feesKevin Reide - West MidlandsTue, January 20, 2026 at 6:35 AM UTC2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Sue Paige's parents died six...
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Grieving can teach us, and heal us, if we pay attention

01/19/2026
A recent loss of a longtime friend can provoke a lot of grief. It is how we deal with that grief, and what it says about our lives, that lets us move on On the second day of January I...
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Governor Kehoe announces multiple judicial and board appointments

01/18/2026
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options 1Share Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a series of judicial and gubernatorial appointments across Missouri, filling vacancies on the bench and several state boards and commissions. Austin Crowe of Jackson has...
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I held my father’s hand while he died and felt nothing-here’s what the next year taught me about grief no one warns you about

01/18/2026
My dad died with my hand wrapped around his. I was there, and I did the thing people say you’ll regret if you don’t do. Still, when it happened, I felt nothing. No sobbing, no dramatic collapse, and no movie-scene...
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Bespoke Undertakings opens in Denton, offering guidance for families with cremated remains

01/18/2026
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The Worst Things You Can Say to Someone Who Is Grieving - Dallas Single (Mom) Parents

01/18/2026
Navigating conversations with a bereaved person requires sensitivity and awareness of emotional boundaries to avoid causing unintentional pain. Many well-intentioned comments often inadvertently minimize the profound sense of loss experienced by the griever or stifle their necessary emotional expression. Understanding...
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Owens Livingston Mortuary welcomes new general manager

01/18/2026
Three weeks ago, Owens Livingston Mortuary in Show Low quietly welcomed Rowdy Wright as its new general manager and funeral director, but for Colorado native Wright, the move was anything but small, offering a return to a rural setting away...
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Anderson-McQueen Reaffirms Commitment to St. Petersburg with $1M Reinvestment in Tyrone Family Tribute Center

01/17/2026
Anderson-McQueen Reaffirms Commitment to St. Petersburg with $1M Reinvestment in Tyrone Family Tribute Center Grand Reopening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Open House to Showcase New Options for Pinellas Families ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (January 16, 2026) – A cornerstone of the...
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When your mom is a funeral director, you learn about loss-and love

01/17/2026
In my work as a funeral director, I want my kids to see that grief is not something to be afraid of, but to be held gently The rhythm of childhood for my children has always moved to a different...
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Silver linings: Your grief and mine won’t look the same

01/16/2026
Silver linings: Your grief and mine won’t look the sameNorman HillFri, January 16, 2026 at 11:41 PM UTC6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pall bearers carry the casket holding...
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