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Three Common Myths About the Stages of Grief
The human brain likes certainty and processes. And when it comes to moving through all of the emotions that come with the loss of a loved one, it’s no wonder that we can attach ourselves to the idea...
View ArticleWeddings, Funerals and Why Ceremony Matters
Photo by Andrei Barb After officiating well over 500 funerals over the past several years, I was delighted to be the Celebrant for my first wedding ceremony a couple weeks ago. Three years ago, I was...
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Five (Probably Awkward) Conversations to Have with Your Aging Parents
When you think about awkward conversations with your parents, your mind probably goes to those pre-adolescent years when they asked you if you knew about “the birds and the bees”. Or perhaps you think...
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Is It Time for Assisted Living?
In our last article, we explored five conversation topics that are important to have with our aging parents. As a continuation of our series of discussions around caregivers, I wanted to explore the...
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What’s Your Death Plan? | Hospice and Palliative Care Options
When someone has a life-limiting illness, it is often a difficult transition to come to the place where they realize it’s time to consider hospice or palliative care options. We are programmed to want...
View ArticleDesigning Your Farewell: Preplanning Tomorrow for Peace of Mind Today
It’s the event we all have to deal with yet no one wants to plan: our funeral. In this informative webinar, we dive deeper into some of the topics surrounding end-of-life affairs including: the...
View ArticleCelebrants: A Personal Way to Say Goodbye
We get it. The traditional, religious service isn’t for you. But what if a time of farewell for your loved one could be different? What if it could be a mixture of different elements that were...
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On Thanksgiving, Grief and the Practice of Gratitude
This past weekend, many of us Canadians celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a time when we get together with family or other loved ones. We eat turkey or ham… or some of us order in Swiss...
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Cardinal Staff Honours Family on Remembrance Day
Every year we take the time to remember on Remembrance Day. We think about the many sacrifices made by our armed forces and those who love(d) them from World War I all the way to those who currently...
View ArticleWays to Cope with Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season is here, and for many people, it doesn’t at all feel like “the most wonderful time of the year”. Perhaps you lost a loved one over the past year, and this will be your first holiday...
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