Knife Crime In The UK
April 11, 2008 by Galway
Filed under Death and Dying
I am a mum and I have one daughter of my own and two step sons all my children are between the 10-15 years of age. As with all parents I worry about my children constantly as they grow up, I want to know where they are, who they are with, how long they will be when out and what time they need picking...
[Read more...]How Funeral Keepsakes and Customized Cremation Urns are Made
April 9, 2008 by allasima
Filed under Death and Dying
Cremation is widely accepted and practiced around the world and, along with custom and unique cremation urns, are slowly gaining popularity in the states. But many of us who are opting for cremation have never thought about how we might memorialize our loved ones including our pets. There are many types...
[Read more...]Arranging and Purchasing a Cremation and Memorials
April 9, 2008 by allasima
Filed under Death and Dying
Cremation fell out of favor with the Christian population in the early Middle Ages, but was later recommended on grounds of health and sanitation during the reign of Queen Victoria. A milestone was reached in 1963 when the Pope lifted the ban on cremation. In 1966, Catholic priests were allowed to officiate...
[Read more...]The Importance of Memorials in the Grieving Process
April 9, 2008 by allasima
Filed under Death and Dying
“You would know the secret of death. But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life? The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light. If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life. For life...
[Read more...]How to Pick The Perfect Arrangements
April 9, 2008 by goldvein
Filed under Death and Dying
When a family has experienced bereavement, it’s a thoughtful and caring idea to send sympathy flowers. It also helps to express your love and concern for them during their time of loss. You can choose between sending flowers to the funeral or to the family’s home. Generally, you would...
[Read more...]Beautiful – A Mourning Glory Devotional
April 7, 2008 by dianam
Filed under Death and Dying
And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39 NKJ I have always loved this commandment mostly because it assumes we love ourselves. At the very least it seems to give us permission to feel good about ourselves and to treat ourselves well because then that is the standard...
[Read more...]51 Billion Dollar Industry
April 6, 2008 by jaci_rae
Filed under Death and Dying
51 Billion Dollars and rising! Sounds like a company a wise investor should invest in. After all, having a piece of a 51 billion dollar industry is an exciting prospect, filled with anticipation for the future right? Not this time. This industry takes away any hope for the future. Any promise of...
[Read more...]Knowledge of Gods Love
April 6, 2008 by dianam
Filed under Death and Dying
It is both a wonderful and terrible aspect of God’s love that when we lose someone we love, the deep pain we feel can draw us closer to God, the author of life and death. As Christians all our relationships are a triangle, with one another and God at the head. Our deepest selves are connected to...
[Read more...]Why Do We Experience Grief?
April 6, 2008 by skytmcco
Filed under Death and Dying
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, frustration, trouble, difficulty, a sense of futility,...
[Read more...]Enduring Love
April 6, 2008 by annvan
Filed under Death and Dying
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. (Hebrews 10:36 NLT) I sit on the edge of my husband’s hospital bed, holding his hand and stroking his face. The room is lit only by the soft glow of the streetlights...
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