by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 20, 2022 | Grief, Traditional Burial
Who do you call when someone dies at home and you are shocked and confused? It can feel like your whole world has come crashing down. You may not know who to call or what to do. Let’s walk through the steps you need to take when a loved one dies at home. What To Do...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 7, 2022 | Grief, PrePlan
If you or a loved one is dying, it’s hard to know where to turn for help. However, palliative care provides comfort and support to those who are dying and their families. If you’re facing a terminal illness, it’s essential to understand how...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Apr 28, 2022 | Grief, PrePlan
When a loved one faces a diagnosis of terminal illness, their loved ones often scramble to find the best hospice care. The hospice philosophy is essential because it focuses on providing comfort and peace to those who are facing end-of-life illnesses. Let’s look...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Apr 15, 2022 | Grief
When caring for an elderly parent, finding the right balance between caring for them and living your own life can be challenging. On the one hand, you may feel like you need to put your everyday life on hold indefinitely to care for them. However, this may not be...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Mar 8, 2022 | Funeral Prep, Grief
Social pressure to conform keeps most of us wearing clothing that won’t draw too much attention. We want to be seen for who we are and not only for what we wear. However, some events make us think more than twice about what to wear. Let’s look at common-sense funeral...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Feb 8, 2022 | Grief
The fear of dying alone is not uncommon. The urban dictionary recently included “monatophobia,” meaning “fear of dying alone.” This new word combines thanatophobia (fear of death) and monophobia (fear of being alone). For many of us, the idea of no one being there for...
