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The following blog posts explore funeral ceremony as an intentional, meaningful act and offers practical guidance on ritual, words, and participation.
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Daring to Drop the 'D' Word...

3/4/2025

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Why deflecting 'death' does more damage than good

Death. Not "passed away," not "departed," not "gone to a better place." Just death. It's direct, it's definitive, and it's high time we stop dressing it up with delicate euphemisms. While it might seem considerate to soften the blow, research reveals that such linguistic detours can lead to misunderstandings, emotional confusion, and even hinder the grieving process.

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  • home
  • about
    • about sincere ceremonies
    • meet karen
  • services
    • Funerals
    • weddings
  • resources
    • funeral resources | practical guides >
      • making sense of what's possible
      • participation & involvement
      • finding words that matter
      • ritual and meaning making
      • after the funeral
      • funeral FAQs
    • wedding resources | practical guides
  • blog
    • funeral blog
    • wedding blog
  • contact