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Financial Benefits of Pre-Planning Your Cemetery Plot
Many people are now pre-planning their funeral service. It gives them the flexibility to choose the types of services they want and can plan everything down to the last detail. At Willowbrook Cemet...
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Monday, February 15, 2021
Coping With the Death of a Sibling
Most siblings share a unique bond and are close to each other. So, if you lose a sister or brother, which can have a significant impact on your life. Even when you have differences with a sibling, ...
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Monday, January 25, 2021
What To Expect After The Funeral (From A Cemetery Point Of View)
The funeral process is a complex ritual with many steps. It can differ from one community to another, even if the communities belong to the same religion. For example, the funeral process between R...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
When Does Grief Become Depression?
Grief is a painful experience that can cause a prolonged period of sadness. However, it is a temporary state and people usually accept the loss. While the process may take some time, it doesn’t lin...
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Monday, December 21, 2020
5 Ideas For Creating New Holiday Traditions After Death
Holiday traditions are an important part of family celebrations. They foster a better relationship between members, get children into the festive spirit, and can help create a sense of togetherness...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Why Are Flowers The Common Choice To Send At Funerals?
Flowers are a common sight at funerals. They are used for decoration, laid on the casket, and given to family members as a sign of condolences. This tradition has been around for hundreds of years ...
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Ideas for Memorializing your Loved One After the Service
When a person you are very close to passes, you want to keep their memory alive and feel that keeping their belongings is a way to keep them close to your heart. There are many different ways to ho...
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Previous Posts
What is Green Burial?
When it comes to funerals, there is a variety of services to choose from. In addition to conventional methods of burial, cremations and green burials are also becoming common nowadays. If you are s...
What To Expect During Your First Visit To The Cemetery
A funeral is a place where maintaining decorum and paying respect to the dead is very important. Attending a funeral should be treated as a formal event and thus following certain etiquettes is nec...
How To Choose The Right Celebrant Or Clergy Member For Your Loved One's Service
If you have just lost someone close to you, you know that there are various things that you need to plan for and organize. You would also have to hire a clergy member or a celebrant's ser...
How Do I Choose The Right Type Of Grave?
Since choosing the right kind of grave is an important decision after a loved one has passed away, you need to consider several different aspects. The grave size can vary significantly, and its cos...
What Goes Into the Expense of a Standard Funeral?
Funerals can cost anywhere between $6,000 and $12,000. The expenses can get out of hand if you’re not careful and don’t have a reliable director to help with planning. At Willowbrook Cemetery, we t...
Understanding The Stages of Grief
Grief affects different people differently. There’s no clear path or a set timeline to recovery, but understanding the stages of grief can help through the process. At Willowbrook Cemetery, we alwa...
Should I or Shouldn't I Go To A Funeral
Sometimes it isn't easy to determine whether you should attend a funeral or not. These events are formal, require a certain level of respect, and most attendees are in a fragile emotional state. At...