A death in the family
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We as professionals deal with death and loss constantly and we feel the sting of loss just as much as our client families. Death became personal this week when our family suffered the loss of a beloved family member who at the age of 45 succumbed to cancer. We knew things had taken a turn […]
Continue Reading Veterans Burial Benefits
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Over the years the biggest amount of confusion client families have is over Veteran’s Burial Benefits. What is covered? What is not covered? Who pays for the expenses? The biggest confusion seems to be what are ‘Military Benefits‘ and ‘Military Honors‘ So first let’s talk about what is a Veteran: There are 2 primary types […]
Continue Reading Giving Thanks
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Next week, many of us will gather with our family and stop for a day to give thanks. Today I want to share a story about a gentleman I never knew, but it’s an interesting story nonetheless. Edwin “Bud” Skalla was a farmer in Western Iowa; he never married, never had kids and he cared for […]
Continue Reading How We Remember
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Take the 3 minutes to view this video. In 28 years of working with families, I have never seen such a well done and thought-provoking piece. This is a commercial that was aired in Singapore but it could be viewed anywhere and remain relatable. Though I have seen it numerous times, I still get […]
Continue Reading Are Your Arrangements in Order?
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Many of us will face the task of caring for a parent or family member at the end of their life. While some of the decisions we have to make seem tedious, there are some simple strategies to help. The most common things that people will be presented with are documents such as a General […]
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