Losing a loved one is never easy. As hard as it is, deciding on the departed’s final resting place and sending them off peacefully is crucial. There are processes that should be followed in accordance with their beliefs. Nowadays in Singapore, most families opt for cremating their loved ones. The urn containing the ashes is then stored in a columbarium …
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An ancestral tablet is a Chinese cultural placard in Singapore. These placards are a representation of traditions and beliefs among the Chinese community. An ancestral tablet typically shows the names of deceased family members and is often placed in a chosen location for veneration and remembrance. Understanding the role and symbolism of ancestral tablets is essential in appreciating their rich …
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How to Provide Proper Aftercare for a Grieving Family Grief is an extremely complex process and manifests itself differently from person to person. Though it can come in many forms, for most, it can take a while to come to terms with and even longer to dissipate and heal from. To provide aftercare to grieving individuals – especially family members …
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How To Help Children Cope With Grief: A Guardian’s Role While school teaches many things, there are very few opportunities for a child to learn about their emotions and how to deal with them in their academic studies. As children grow up, they will inevitably encounter many scenarios that bring them joy, but also some that bring them sorrow. This …
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Griefing is a process everyone goes through at one point or another. It’s part of the human condition and a natural response to losing someone we love. Grief is an abstract experience and there’s no easy way to deal with it. According to psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler Ross, grief can be divided into 5 stages; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. …
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Have you been in a situation where you felt unsure of what to say to a griefing friend? Situations like this can be challenging especially if they were close to the person who passed away. In such circumstances, it’s important to approach the situation with sensitivity and compassion. Everyone experiences grief differently and we may unintentionally say things that can …
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A loved one passing is always an emotional affair, and when one has to facilitate the funeral service arrangements, it can easily overwhelm someone, especially if it’s the first time. While funeral directors and homes (such as Memorial Funeral) are equipped to assist in most of the process and logistics, it’s still wise to equip oneself with knowledge of the …
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Leaving well: Identifying end of life signs and symptoms (Source: Envato) No one likes to talk about death, but there are times when signals are pointing towards the final process when one is about to pass. While some may choose to ignore this due to its difficult nature, one can identify the end of life signs and symptoms …
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Bereavement: How to Cope with the Death of a Loved One Bereavement: How to Cope with the Death of a Loved One Bereavement is a mourning period that everyone goes through after losing someone to death. When it comes to matters of death, nothing can prepare us for how hard it is when a dearly cherished person leaves our lives. …
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Is grief ever just grief? The short answer is – no. Grief can be different for everyone and can happen anytime. Anticipatory grief is the type of grief that isn’t talked about much. This can make it hard for people who don’t know about it to understand or talk about their feelings. That’s why it’s important to shed more light …
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