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What is Aquamation? A Sustainable Cremation Alternative Called Alkaline Hydrolysis
For many years, most people in the midst of arranging a funer...
April 11, 2021
Give Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind with Our Funeral Insurance Package
We're excited to announce the launch of our newest product, p...
March 25, 2021
Who Takes Care of Caretakers? The Death Care Industry Needs Support
Ontarians, we need your help! Deathcare workers are not being...
January 25, 2021
Growing to Serve You Better: Eirene Expands Operations Across Ontario
Eirene has expanded our area of operations to help us provide...
January 21, 2021
Funeral Planning
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What Does Next of Kin Mean? What Happens When There isn’t One?
In this post, we define“next of kin“ and explain what happen...
October 15, 2021
Death in the City: When City Cemeteries Are Full
In this blog, we discuss what happens when city cemeteries are full and possible solutions.
October 13, 2021
How to Plan a Celebration of Life
A celebration of life is an event that memorializes a loved one who has died. Here are some ideas, tips, and a gu...
October 8, 2021
How to Buy a Casket or Coffin: Costs, Types and Choices
In this buyer’s guide, you’ll learn about caskets and coffins, the various types, and costs, as well as other hel...
October 1, 2021
End-of-Life Care
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What Does it Mean to Have a Good Death?
In this blog, we ask the question "What does it mean to have a good death?" to several professionals in the end-o...
September 28, 2021
The Hospice Crisis We’re Already In: Twenty Beds for 2.8M Means We Have a Real Problem
The hospice crisis we’re already in— twenty beds for 2.8M fa...
September 7, 2021
To Connect & Express: The Importance of Life Story Work with Dementia Patients
This blog focuses specifically on folks with dementia and sup...
June 3, 2021
An Overview of Hospice Care: When to Consider and Where Can I Access It?
The care we receive, especially at the end of life, is critic...
February 5, 2021
Interviews
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What Julie McIntyre Learned About Death During Her Time as a Physician
In this latest instalment, Julie McIntyre walks us through he...
June 10, 2021
The Role that Counselling Plays in the Grief Journey
In this latest instalment, we speak with Claire Molloy and Philip Robbins of Therapy Alliance to discuss the role...
April 11, 2021
Dying Well in Canada: Your Guides in End-of-Life Care
Today we speak with Sarah and Ruth of Wishstone, a dynamic duo that has a vision of being your compassionate part...
February 23, 2021
Memories That Live On: How to Preserve Heritage and Family Memories
In this latest edition of Intimate Conversations on Death, we...
January 6, 2021
Grief and Support
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How Will Grief Play a Role in My Dating Life?
This blog discusses how to navigate dating and relationships with grief.
October 25, 2021
Navigating Anniversaries After a Loss
Learn about how loss impacts how we celebrate or don't celebrate anniversaries
September 22, 2021
Grief Support in Ontario, a Curated Resource List by Eirene.ca
Grief support in Ontario is widely available. This page conta...
September 17, 2021
Giving Grief a Voice: How Journaling Helped Me Process Grief
How writing can help manage grief after experiencing a loss. ...
August 31, 2021
Pre-Planning
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Preplanning Your Own Cremation
Preplanning your own cremation can bring peace of mind for you and your family. Here's an in-depth look at end-of...
October 22, 2021
How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Funeral
Talking to your parents about their funeral and end-of-life choices can be hard. Here is how to make the conversa...
October 5, 2021
Why You Should Consider Writing Your Own Eulogy: An Unconventional Approach
Writing our own eulogies is an effective technique for remind...
August 24, 2021
You Could Save a Life (Or Rather Several): What You Need to Know About Organ Donation in Ontario
August 10, 2021