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Helping Children Cope With Illness And Death Of Loved One
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You may think that wearing a dark suit or a somber black dress to a funeral is the only required custom that won't make you stand out from the crowd - or insult the other mourners. Wrong. There's a lot more to funeral etiquette than just wearing the right clothes. Knowing what to do - and what not to do - can help prevent offense on the day, and spare you lasting embarrassment in future.

I've personally grieved the loss of family members and dear friends; however, recently I experienced, for the first time, a slow, impending death. I watched my 91 year old Mother for months as she made her transition. I watched her body return to the fetal position, her frail skeletal frame show protruding bones and unpreventable decubitus ulcers, feeding tube challenges, and constant pain. Through it all, though, she never lost her warm smile and her tenacity to fight. I marveled at her strength and wonder if I could ever have that much fortitude. I watched her peacefully die, at home, in her sleep, just as she had said she wanted to die.

When the me I was died there wasn't a path to a bright light. I didn't feel warm and fuzzy. I didn't even know I died. I was like millions of other people going through the motions of everyday life; who don't know they are alive. I really died before my diagnosis.

What type of music would you like to have played at the funeral? The best way to figure out what type of music you want is to perhaps find out some of your loved ones favorite music. Of course, if they were into hard rock, you might want to look for a song they liked that is a bit softer. Use your judgment, but also think about what your loved one would like to hear.

But what if you want to do a little better? What if you have the time and you know a bit of video editing and can hold your own in iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. How do you improve on the tried and tested (but just a bit worn out) traditional funeral slideshow? How do you create memorable tributes to loved ones which - more than just being shown at the funeral service - will be treasured for years to come. How do you create a funeral slideshow that becomes an heirloom?

This costs you nothing extra and you get to save some money. In fact, doing this at your home or somewhere else saves you between $300-$800 depending on the locality or neighborhood.




Acknowledging what you fear about death is the first step to overcome it. Talk to your friends or family about the reasons you fear death. Not only will you help yourself with your fear of death but them as well. Seek professional help if you need to. Death is a part of life, don't live your life fearing it.

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