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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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Honoring your Loved One with a Celebration of Life After a Cremation
As funeral traditions change, many people are choosing a cele...
July 27, 2021
What the Major Religions Say About Cremation
Here’s what the major religions say about cremation practices. This article includes views on cremation for Chris...
July 9, 2021
Scattering Ashes in Canada
Scattering ashes in Canada has some limitations and rules that vary by province and municipality. Here are the rules and guidelines.
July 2, 2021
What to do if You Can't Afford a Funeral in Canada
In this blog, we share some of the benefits Canadians may be entitled to, to assist with funeral expenses.
July 1, 2021
End-of-Life Care
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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
Relieving Suffering: Death And Dying During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Understanding palliative care during the age of COVID19 and w...
January 13, 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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True or False: Navigating Spirituality and Religion in the Face of Death
When faced with death, whether it’s the loss of a loved one o...
July 21, 2021
The Cost of Being a Caregiver: Seen and Unseen Costs of Caring for Loved Ones
How caring for your loved ones can sometimes come with unfore...
June 29, 2021
What to Say to Someone Who’s Lost a Loved One
Knowing what to say to someone to comfort them after a loss can be challenging, that's why we asked what you shou...
June 23, 2021
When You’re Grief-Adjacent: How to Support A Friend Through the Death of a Loved One
While there are of course no “rules” and what works for one g...
June 8, 2021
Pre-Planning
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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
8 Companies that are Helping Canadians Prepare for End-of-Life
8 Companies that are Helping Canadians Prepare for End-of-Lif...
July 6, 2021
Legacy Contacts Can Access a Loved One's Data After They Die
Apple's Digital Legacy Service lets legacy contacts access a ...
June 18, 2021