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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 is Promession? A Guide to a New Funerary Process
Learn about promession, an emerging sustainable funerary process in which a body is freeze-dried and reduced to ...
September 24, 2021
Celebrating Life Every Day: Lessons in Losing People We Love
There are many non-traditional ways to honor your loved ones ...
September 14, 2021
Guide to Family-led Deathcare in Ontario
When a loved one dies, their family isn’t required to use a funeral home for funeral services. Here’s how to cond...
September 10, 2021
Is a Viking Funeral Possible in Canada?
A Viking funeral in Canada is possible today, although it would require some concessions and a few modifications ...
September 3, 2021
End-of-Life Care
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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
The Importance of Advanced Care Planning: An Act of Love
Everything you need to know about Advance care planning in a simple blog post. Be prepared. Read more here.
January 25, 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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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
Types of grief: The Many Variations of Emotional Response to Loss
Grief is a complex emotional response to loss. It can manifes...
August 26, 2021
Pre-Planning
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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
How to Prepare for a Home Death and What to Expect
This guide to a home funeral explains how to conduct one and what to expect as your family takes funerary practic...
July 16, 2021
Why You Should Review Your Employers Life Insurance Benefits
Is Your Company-Provided Life Insurance Enough?...
July 13, 2021