The death of a stepparent can be as challenging as facing the death of a biological parent, especially if they had a strong part of raising you. Wondering what you should contribute after a death can add even more stress to this difficult time. Here are some tips for how to handle the cremation service of a stepparent.
Tip #1: Defer to the Person's Biological Children
Oftentimes your parent will handle the decisions of the cremation service, but sometimes that is left up to the "
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Pre-planning funeral arrangements is a smart move that can save family and friends from having to tackle this difficult task while struggling with grief. If you are planning for a memorial service instead of a funeral because you want to be cremated, there are several things to consider beforehand.
Should You Opt for Cremation?
Cremation is often seen as the more cost effective method of handling the remains of the deceased.
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Regardless of your age, it isn't too soon to start planning for the future. In some ways, this includes choosing your own funeral arrangements. While this seems morbid to some, consider how much stress it could take off your loved ones, who will be having a hard enough time dealing with your passing. Here are some tips to follow if you decide to preplan your funeral.
Decide What Services You Want
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While many people remain stoic while attending a funeral, others will display varying degrees of grief. Although you have no obligation to do so, it's a nice gesture to try to comfort visitors to the funeral home who are struggling with their grief. It's important to display some tact in doing so — telling the person to stop crying or that things are all right will come off as insensitive, even if that's not your intention.
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Sometimes it's essential to set boundaries and kick some people out of your life. It's actually a very healthy thing to do in some extreme situations. Moving on from people who mistreat you may be the best thing for your mental health. Unfortunately, the unexpected often happens at the most inopportune moments. If a loved one passed away during a time period when you were estranged from them, your grief can be quickly complicated by the challenge of figuring out how to handle their funeral.
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