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11/11/2022

07/03/2022

The 4th of July is a holiday full of history and traditions. What are your favorite traditions to celebrate our country's independence?

What is the 4th of July? More than just a day off in the U.S., it's a day of celebration. Use this guide to brush up on 4th of July history.

05/17/2022

Funeral customs vary depending on the person. This article provides several different unique funeral customs. What type of funeral customs would be best for your loved one?

Here is an overview of each groups' beliefs concerning death and the afterlife. How they regard grief and unique aspects of their funeral ceremonies and customs are also discussed. It is important to note that while you may not agree with a particular view or practice, you should still be respectful...

05/12/2022

Did you know that there is a difference between grief reactions and grief responses? This article describes the differences to help us better understand grief and coping.

Though the word reaction and response are often used interchangeably, there is an important difference that can be useful in understand grief and coping.

05/08/2022

Happy Mother's Day to those mothers with us and those who have gone before us. Today, we celebrate and honor you.

04/25/2022

Celebrations of life are beautiful ways to honor the life of a loved one. This great article suggests 5 powerful celebration of life ideas.

If you are considering a celebration of life to honor a loved one, check out these ideas for services, and other helpful info about celebrations of life.

02/09/2022

Social media can often trigger emotions and grief. The attached article suggests ways to cope with common frustrations on social media while grieving.

In this article, we discuss some of the more common frustrations of grieving on social media and offer a few suggestions for dealing with them.

01/30/2022

Oftentimes, rituals and ceremonies give us a sense of peace and lead to healing. This article lists various traditions that honor those who have gone before us.

Traditions and rituals help us to express our deepest thoughts about life’s most significant events. Special ceremonies like graduations, weddings, and baby dedications involve traditions and rituals that help us...

01/17/2022

Today, we celebrate and thank Martin Luther King Jr. for standing up for what he believed in and for fighting a fight that many were afraid to fight. Martin Luther King Jr., we thank you for standing up for what matters.

01/13/2022

Defining a loved one's life in merely a few words can seem nearly impossible. However, the attached article lists 6 ways to personalize a memorial marker.

Did you know you have many options for creating a personalized memorial marker? Read this article to learn 6 ways to create something unique and special.

01/07/2022

The new year does not bring celebration and fresh beginnings for some. The linked article discusses ways to cope with grief in the new year.

Coping with grief in the new year can help you cultivate self-compassion and honor your loved one when you follow these 5 mindful tips.

12/07/2021

The linked article discusses ways to choose, communicate, and compromise in order to combat grief throughout the holidays.

HFA provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care with the goal of enhancing the U.S. health care system and the role of hospice within it.

11/29/2021

There is a calmness and a sense of joy that gratitude brings to life.

11/07/2021

The month of November serves as a wonderful reminder to practice gratitude each and every day.

11/01/2021

Autumn is the season of the soul, and it's important to cherish every moment of this season.

08/06/2021

This new month is a time for new beginnings and hope.

07/18/2021

After losing a loved one, funeral planning can be a daunting task. This article includes a funeral planning checklist to help guide one through this process.

This funeral planning checklist outlines the goods, services and logistics that are often included in a traditional funeral and/or memorial service. Many of these things can be pre-arranged and prepaid, lessening the strain on grieving family members.

07/12/2021

Sometimes the sun shines the brightest at the highest peak. Keep climbing the road ahead and there will be hope.