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Condolence Flowers: Choosing Blossoms To Send To The Bereaved  By : Ben Anton Condolence flowers are used to send the bereaved thoughts of comfort and sympathy. This article describes the types of flowers that should be sent to the grieving and takes into account religion, flower meanings and colors. Lamentation Poetry: The History of the Funeral Eulogy  By : Ben Anton The funeral eulogy or elegy is one of the most popular formats used in funeral and memorial services today. This article provides an interesting history of this poetry writing format and how it has come to be prevalent for saying goodbye to a loved one. The Problem with the Rebound  By : Kelly Church This article contains advice about getting into a rebound relationship immediately after the breakup of another broken relationship. It discusses reasons why a person should not jump right back into the dating scene before they are completely healed emotionally. Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One  By : Chad Wiley The loss of a dear and loved one is often quite difficult to deal with. The trauma of such a loss can sometimes be overpowering when psychological obstacles develop and prevent the pained soul from accepting the loss with peace in mind. Memorial Service Poetry: Saying Goodbye Using Poetry  By : Ben Anton Many people find poetry helps express feelings they are unable to verbalize. This article provides help in choosing the right poem or set of poems for a memorial or funeral service When A Light Goes Out  By : Valerie F Hansen CHt, RHt, NLP Death eventually touches us all. May this article bring you peace. You are not alone. Writing a Caring Eulogy  By : Ben Anton Finding the right words to say in a eulogy can be difficult. This article provides some helpful advice on how to write a thoughtful, honest eulogy without worry or stress. Surviving Grief  By : Dr. Randy Wysong Everyone will suffer the loss of a loved one at some time in life. There are principles to learn and keep in mind so that when tragedy does strike you can take the steps that will speed healing. Memorial Services: Remembering a Loved One in Your Own Way  By : Ben Anton Celebrating the life of a loved one can be done in different ways. This article discusses a variety of memorial and funeral options that families may want to consider as they grieve for their loved one. How to Properly Write and Send Condolence Letters  By : Ben Anton When a friend or family member has lost someone dear to them, it is always a good idea to send a condolence letter to encourage them. This article provides some guidelines on how to write a proper, thoughtful condolence letter to someone grieving over their loss. Online Memorial Services: Celebrating Lives for a Lifetime  By : Ben Anton Losing someone you love can be one of the most challenging times in your life. Honoring them in an lasting, loving and original way can help us grieve and heal. This article describes online memorial tribute services available and how they can help those suffering with a loss. How to Survive Losing a Spouse  By : Martha Josey Losing a spouse is one of life's greatest stresses. Here are practical tips that you can apply to make the transition through the grief process less traumatic. They will point you towards a new life. What exactly is the root source of sorrow/strife?  By : Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma The fundamental cause of all material sorrows of the world put together is none other than spiritual ignorance (Avidya). Just as lack of light results in darkness and vice versa, in the same way lack of divine wisdom leads to spiritual ignorance and vice versa. Divine wisdom helps us attain eternal bliss, peace etc and spiritual ignorance results in pain, sorrow etc. The Widow's Second-Year Slump  By : Ann Estlund What happens to a widow after the first year is over? Trust and Obey  By : Ann Van Dyke If they listen and obey God; they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant. Job 36:11 NLT Why Do We Experience Grief?  By : Sharon Young Everyone is familiar with feelings of grief. These feelings range from mild, momentary unhappiness to feelings of intense and acute emotional suffering that take a long time to heal. These feelings can be caused by disappointment, discouragement, fustration, trouble, difficulty, a sense of futility, deep regret or some specific loss, disaster, misfortune, accident, or mishap. Mourning - The Expression of Grief  By : Sharon Young According to Webster’s New World Dictionary grief is defined as “intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; acute sorrow; deep sadness.” Mourning is the expression of grief. The New Character of Grief  By : Diana Burg When Lorelle and I first wrote this grief devotional, Mourning Glory, the world of grief, as well as the world at large, seemed much smaller. The Stages of Grief  By : Diana Burg Elizabeth Kubler Ross wrote about the five stages of catastrophic loss in her book,” On Death and Dying”. While she was speaking to the terminally ill patient, most people have found that the stages she defines work as well for almost any kind of grief.