As we get closer to September 11, we will hear more about the 9/11 attacks. The tenth anniversary of this tragedy will be remembered differently depending on your own connection to the events. If you lost a loved one in the attacks, your grief and memories will be more difficult than what most may experience. Some people will solemnly reflect… Read More
Archives for August 2011
Hire Someone to Visit a Grave
Advertising in a local newspaper, she offers her service: visiting your loved one’s grave. Terry Marotta-Lopriore earns extra money by visiting strangers’ graves to pay respects, take flowers, say prayers, or clean the grave. She then sends a picture to her client as proof of her visit. Terry has shed light on a growing problem for people who live far… Read More
Ashes to Ammunition: Going Out with a Bang
With cremation becoming a more popular choice of disposition after death, there has been an increase in the number of options for spreading human ashes. Recently, the company Holy Smoke has received media attention, including a spot on The Colbert Report. Holy Smoke offers the option of turning human ashes into ammunition. This is a perfect choice for those wanting… Read More
A “How-To” Guide for Grief
Most of us do it now. We turn to the Internet to find out how to do things. How long do you boil eggs? How do you get rid of fruit flies? How do you treat a sunburn? How do you get over the death of someone you love? Oh, wait, that last question seems out of place. But on… Read More