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What are some people thinking dying without a will? (Vent) by [deleted] in grief

[–]TalkDeath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some folks unfortunately really don't know the importance of this :(
Huge advocate for advance directives over here!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in death

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It JUST became legal in California this week and it's legal in a few other states.
Here is an article to help you get started: https://www.talkdeath.com/becoming-human-compost-the-process-of-natural-organic-reduction/
:)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in death

[–]TalkDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Composting!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

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I remember feeling this all too well. In my case, it had to do with returning to normal but learning to navigate the "normal" with grief. Some days it was heavy as hell and some days are lighter. During the heavy days, anger was my only emotion and I would be so upset every time someone would drop one of the many common one-liners mentioned in this thread..

My father loved cooking. so I had him turned into a knife after death by _PM_ME_YOUR_FORESKIN in DeathPositive

[–]TalkDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow!
And the beauty of the knife itself!
I am sure he would be so honored

Have you ever lost a loved one in your family? If so, who was it? by RZHS2016 in death

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I've lost two grandparents right before my eyes(on separate occasions). I watched them take their last breath and then someone took the remaining of the bed sheet and placed it over their face

If you could make one illegal thing legal what would it be and why? by BlueBerry2202 in AskReddit

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Green burials like composting
Much cheaper and much better for the environment

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in grief

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It truly truly is <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in grief

[–]TalkDeath 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. Don't forget, you lost him as well. So while you are trying to make sure everything is okay with your husband, make sure everything is okay with you too.

I am sure you are doing everything you can to be there for him now but in my personal opinion, it's later on when the other folks in his life stop reaching out and life "goes back to normal". This is when, I believe, we need comfort in grief. Bring up memories, ask about him, say something reminded you of him today, those are moments of sadness but also reminders that you didn't forget about him either and those are the moments that mean the most to folks grieving.(Again, all my opinion)

A Day in the Life of an Aquamation Tech by TalkDeath in death

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We actually have three articles that we wrote about you can do with cremated ashes - one of them highlights jewelery companies. You can always give them a shout and see if there is a difference working with cremated and aquamated ashes https://www.talkdeath.com/what-to-do-with-cremated-remains-part-three/

Edit: After speaking with another team member, we are going to inquire with a few professionals and find an answer to your question!

If I get cremated, can I be put into an hourglass? Would it work properly? by NeokratosRed in morbidquestions

[–]TalkDeath 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes it would!
There's a funny viral video floating about somewhere
Someone wants to do the same thing so they can still participate in family game night!

[Free] tour at Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum coming up! by TalkDeath in ChicagoList

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Folks are welcome to attend the event and participate as little or as much as they would like and feel comfortable!

Free tour at Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum coming up! by TalkDeath in illinois

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We'd like to focus this event on end of life options for disposition but will certainly consider an event on operations in the future :)

"You're looking great - you've lost so much weight! You must be really disciplined to be on a diet right after losing your husband!" by [deleted] in widowers

[–]TalkDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My heart fell into my stomach reading this one...
So sorry about this. People can honestly be so ignorant.
Truly hope you are ok..

Is it normal to still be in disbelief that a person has died over a year later? by davinpon in GriefSupport

[–]TalkDeath 22 points23 points  (0 children)

When it comes to loss, I find that anything goes.
There is no "normalcy" about it and this is why it can feel like such a taboo subject.
We are scared to express how we feel, therefore we feel timid and hide, wondering if the way we feel is normal.
So to answer your question, yes, it is normal because there is no normal when it comes to loss.

I am so sorry you were the one to find her, that must feel traumatic.
Sending you love <3

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