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The Unique Needs of Widowers

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:42:05 GMT

The Unique Needs of Widowers

While women and men both feel grief over the loss of a spouse, widowers often have a unique set of needs. This typically stems from the fact that while a woman may have many friends she can lean on following the loss of a spouse, a man may have lost his best friend and closest companion all at once.

Perhaps the saying "Women mourn - men replace" has its roots in intense loneliness caused by a lack of previously established close friendships. It has been frequently asked whether a widower would be as driven to hurriedly replace his wife and best friend if he had someone with whom he could share his grief.

Men face unique problems as widowers. Many of their everyday needs were probably provided by a wife. Because they are not as likely to be able to take care of themselves as widows, their health and well-being can be severely affected.

Widowers may be immersed in feelings they never knew existed and may exhibit painful physical and psychological symptoms. Because women are more frequently the primary caregiver to children, men may face changes in their relationship with their children, resulting in feelings of isolation.

Because of their unique needs, widowers, particularly those who lack close friends and family with whom they can talk about their loss and grief, are urged to attend support group meetings or find a counselor with whom they can share their feelings.

What is a Mausoleum?

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:37:44 GMT

What is a Mausoleum?

There are a number of alternatives to traditional burial in the ground. One common option is to be placed in a mausoleum. A mausoleum is a building specially designed to house the dead; it may be constructed specifically for a single person, or it may be intended to house the remains of multiple people.

This isn't a new concept, and in fact, mausoleums have been in use around the world for thousands of years. Today, many cemeteries offer access to mausoleums, and you might also consider having a mausoleum built as a place for your immediate family to all eventually be entombed together.

Bodies in a mausoleum are entombed in a defined space known as the crypt. There are a few benefits to this, and the most obvious is simply that entombment in a crypt is cleaner and dryer than burial in the ground. Because mausoleums are buildings, they provide an enclosed space for visitors to come and pay their respects year-round. And, mausoleums typically use less land space than traditional burial plots do, making them a surprisingly eco-friendly option.

Finally, mausoleums offer a defined space that can be reserved for a couple or for an entire family—making it one of the best ways to ensure that you and your loved ones ultimately share the same final resting place and that it's easy for future generations to come pay their respects.

If entombment in a mausoleum is something you'd like to consider, the best way to proceed is simply to reach out to your local funeral director to learn more about the options available to you.

Help With Funeral Related Costs Due to COVID-19

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:24:25 GMT

Help With Funeral Related Costs Due to COVID-19

If your loved one passed away from coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be eligible for a reimbursement of your funeral, interment or cremation expenses from FEMA.

Starting in early April, FEMA will begin providing reimbursement of up to $9,000 for funeral, interment or cremation expenses incurred due to a death from COVID-19.

FEMA considers COVID-19 to be a disaster and is therefore providing funds to help ease some of the financial burden on families during this time.

Many funeral expenses will be eligible for reimbursement, such as:

transfer of remains
casket or urn
costs related to arranging the funeral service,
use of funeral home equipment or staff
cremation or interment costs
cost of the marker or headstone.

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These are just some of the costs that may be eligible for reimbursement. Many other costs may be deemed acceptable as well. You can call your funeral home to check what costs may be eligible.

If you plan to hold a memorial service in the future or have not yet purchased items such as a monument or any other funeral service/merchandise, you should plan to meet with your funeral home as soon as possible to start the necessary paperwork so that you can take full advantage of your FEMA reimbursement funds.

Even if we were not the funeral home you used originally, we are more than happy to help you with obtaining your FEMA reimbursement funds.

Ask The Director

The Unique Needs of Widowers

The Unique Needs of Widowers

What is a Mausoleum?

What is a Mausoleum?

Help With Funeral Related Costs Due to COVID-19

Help With Funeral Related Costs Due to COVID-19

Download your FREE Guide "Navigating Your COVID-19 FEMA Funeral Benefits"

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