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The Importance of End Of Life Conversation With Your Loved One

Discussing death is unpleasant, especially with loved ones who have to deal with grief after a family member is lost. Most hesitate to do it, hoping to avoid a difficult conversation and believing ...
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Monday, April 23, 2018

The Advantages of Working with a Family Owned Funeral Home

When there are a large number of funeral homes to choose from, it becomes difficult to pick one that will suit your requirements. Some of these are very large establishments with branches in differ...
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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Can I Have a Cremation and a Visitation?

Visitation is a way to say final goodbyes and find some solace. The grieving family and loved ones don’t want to miss the last chance to see the deceased person. Many people believe that cremation ...
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Choosing the Perfect Songs for the Funeral Service

If you are in charge of organizing a funeral service for a family member, choosing the right songs can be quite challenging. You want something that won’t be noticeable or offensive to anyone, yet ...
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Sunday, January 14, 2018

Coping With the Loss of a Loved One During the Holidays

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy and most people take years to recover. Sometimes the grief can be fresh and raw as it was when a loved one passed away even after years of healing...
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Friday, December 8, 2017

3 Funeral Etiquette Tips You Need to Know

Many people feel awkward and uncertain while attending funerals. They don’t know how to speak with the grieving family and what etiquette to follow, which can make funerals very uncomfortable for t...
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

7 Tips for Explaining Death to Children

It can be hard explaining death to children, particularly those who are younger because death is often associated with a temporary thing and they expect loved ones to magically appear again at some...
By Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
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Remembering And Honoring A Loved One Through Holiday Meals

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The Importance Of Personalizing Funerals/Memorial Services

Death doesn't always involve mourning and expressions of grief, and different people have different ways of expressing their grief. You will undoubtedly experience sadness stemming from your loss. ...

How Pet Loss Affects Other Pets

Your family will be devastated by the loss of a pet. But what about the non-human members of your family? It's common knowledge that animals feel grief and loss just like humans, so it stands to re...

Trust the Feeling of Moving On, Even if your Heart Doesn't Feel Ready

Grief initially blocks your perception and isolates you from the world as you once knew it. You hoped it would dissipate like fog, but now that you've been smothered by it for weeks, you're beginni...

A Complete Understanding of Funeral/Cremation Pricing

Having a funeral could be a costly endeavour, especially if you opt for bespoke arrangements. There is a lot of misunderstanding about how funeral/cremation pricing is calculated. We at Lietz-Fraze...

5 Tips to Help a Friend Through the Grieving Process

If you have a bereaved friend, you may find it distressing to observe their anguish. Many people are uninformed about how to comfort those in mourning and end up making mistakes while interacting w...

How Can I Explain The Concept Of Death To My Children

Serious topics can be challenging to discuss with children, and many parents would like to avoid them. Although death is an unavoidable part of existence, everyone has to face it at some time in th...