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Top Tips On Staying Safe In Public During The Pandemic

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During this time, safety is entirely dependent on social distance and self-isolation. However, there will be times when you will need to leave your home. It could be to pick up some essentials or run a quick errand. Useful Tips To Follow Simply Cremations & Funeral Services' top advice for being safe in public settings during a pandemic is as follows: Maintain a distance of approximately 6 feet from other individuals and, if possible, avoid confined spaces such as small rooms or crowded lifts since you may accidentally inhale the virus. It is common for people to touch doorknobs, handrails, products, and credit cards when they are out. Ensuring that your hands keep away from your face, nose, and eyes will significantly reduce your risk of contracting the virus. Always use a mask while going out, regardless of whether you have a cold or a cough. While there is no conclusive evidence that masks protect against the COVID-19 disease, they may help restrict its spread. Even if you ...

Grief Amid the Pandemic: How to Show Love and Support Through Social Distancing

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People's connections with one another have changed after the pandemic. Every individual should maintain social distance while trying to minimize interaction with others, and they should stay at home as much as possible to limit the virus's transmission. While these actions are necessary, they can be upsetting for the bereaved. Thousands have died from the Covid-19 virus, while others have died due to various natural disasters and other reasons. Friends and relatives do not have any support and mourn alone. Here are some helpful hints from Simply Cremations on preserving social distance while caring for someone in grief. 1. Maintain Ongoing Contact One approach to express your support is to check in on mourning people daily rather than occasionally. Talk to them about their day; what they are doing, and how they are when you call. Make sure they eat wholesome meals. These actions demonstrate that you care about them and wish to assist them at this difficult time. 2. Function as...

Managing Grief During The Festive Season

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Festivities may be joyful and wonderful when there are larger families, good food, and beautiful hand-wrapped gifts, but they aren't always so. It may be pretty challenging to go through this time if you've lost a loved one. For the most part, there is no remedy for grief. How to Manage Grief During The Holidays At Simply Cremations & Funeral Services , we think that simple activities can help alleviate the stress of the holiday season and help you cope with the loss of a family member or friend. Here are some of them: 1. Remember A Loved One Loved ones are a part of you even when they are no longer with you. Make a separate space for your cherished one at the festive dinner table so you can focus on their presence. You can set a lovely platter on the table just for them. You will enhance the atmosphere if you place a candle near it. You and your family can reminisce about the departed as you offer their favorite delicacies. 2. Keep Yourself Busy The holidays might amplify ...

Do I Need A Casket If I Only Want Cremation?

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There are several decisions to be made when organizing a funeral ceremony for someone who has passed, and we at Simply Cremations & Funeral Services understand that. However, an increasing number of people are choosing cremation over burial.  Before your death, you can talk to the funeral director to learn about the many services. This expert will assist you in making the best decisions, ensuring that you get the package and services you want. You can select the casket you want and include that detail in your preplan contract. Your family will not have to manage this or any other aspect of the cremation.   Types Of Caskets   People often question whether a coffin is necessary for a funeral. Yes, but the coffin doesn't necessarily have to be like the one you'd use for a funeral.   There are several choices for a basic cremation coffin, such as wood or cardboard, if you don't want to purchase a hardwood casket. For example, there are several options ...

Dealing With Sudden Death

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If someone close to you passes away due to old age or an extended illness, you are able to deal with their death more calmly. On the other hand, it can be incredibly challenging to deal with the sudden death of a loved one. How To Deal With Sudden Death In these types of situations, we at Simply Cremations & Funeral Services believe you can do certain things to cope with this loss better: ●        It’s essential that you spend more time with your family as you can provide each other much-needed support during this difficult time. You can share happy memories about the person and talk about the times you’ ve spent together. Expressing your emotions and talking with others that were close to the decedent helps you heal faster.   ●        There could be times when you feel that nothing is helping you cope with your grief and that you are just too frustrated and depressed. In these situations, you may want to con...

Where Can I Scatter Cremated Remains?

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When a person is cremated, his or her family members will be given the ashes. Some people are unsure about what cremation involves and what they can do with the ashes. At Simply Cremations & Funeral Services , we are eager to provide clients with information that can help ease the process for them. Places Where You Can Scatter Ashes These are some options of scattering or disposing of the ashes after cremation: Many families prefer to scatter the ashes at sea and that is a good way to return the person to the earth. Some people mention this in their will and find it healing to know that their ashes won’t be a constant reminder to their loved ones, that they are no longer with them. Check provincial and federal laws surrounding the scattering of ashes in a lake before deciding to do so. Another option is to scatter the ashes in some outdoor location such as the mountains etc. but you need to check local laws regarding this. Other Options If you do not want to scatter the a...

Choosing A Cremation Casket Or Container

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Cremation caskets are a dignified way of moving the mortal remains of a deceased person until it is time for the cremation. Some families also conduct a visitation before the funeral and in this case, the casket will be placed in the venue. However, if you have opted for cremation and are selecting a casket to place the body, you must ensure there are no metal parts in the casket such as any hardware or decorations. It also needs to be sturdy and leak-proof. Cremation Casket Options At Simply Cremations & Funeral Services, we deliver customized funeral services. There are numerous types of caskets to choose from and our experts will help you with all the information you need about these. Some things to consider while selecting one include: Material- Since the casket will be incinerated with your loved one’s mortal remains, look for an eco-friendly material. Oak or any other wood will work.| Containers- If you are looking for a cost-effective material, particleboard is a good choice...