The Death of a SpouseBy David BeartOne of the most difficult moments in a person's life is the death of a spouse. Whether the marriage was wonderful, rocky, young or old, losing something so significant can feel so painful that the simple act of breathing hurts, and there doesn't seem to be an end to that type of hurting in sight. There is so much that happens in those first few days, plans to be m...

Fathers and SonsBy Stephen GrahamI remember my time as a child and my efforts to please and emulate the actions of my dad. Although we were not the same, every effort was made on my part to copy his every action. My dad was a tough act to follow. He was beloved by all the members of the family. He had a true sense of honesty and seemed to know instinctively the right path in life to follow. I knew...

Suicide Prevention - Online Help - The Real Face of DeathBy Christina SponiasIf you feel like dying, all the knowledge I have acquired during over 20 years of suffering is very relevant for you. The knowledge I have can be understood only in these moments, when everything else has lost their meaning.Photo: ccstcloud.orgMy years of suffering were also the years I studied, researched and wrote. I end...

What Kind of Cremation Urn Should I Purchase, What Size and What are the Costs?By Jennifer Johnston-GiulianoNo one can tell you what cremation urn is right for you! It is your personal preference or that of a family member to make that choice. If you plan ahead, you can get the cremation urn that is right for you. If not, the decision is left up to your family.Photo: redfernurns.com There are sever...

Family, The Most Important Thing In LifeBy Rita OffenI went to a funeral yesterday. It was the funeral of a 97 year old lady who I had befriended in her last year of life, to take her out for a 'much-needed breath of fresh air', being somebody who was confined to her small home and unable to go out unless in a wheelchair. There weren't a lot of people at the funeral, just family. I was an 'outsider...