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Death Doula

Posted on September 28th, 2022 by kathy | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, End-Of-Life, Funerals

Death doulas, also known as end-of-life doulas provide non-medical guidance and support for people approaching death and for their families. A relatively new concept in modern America, a doula helps clients make practical to-do lists and help them check it off. Though the term is relatively unknown, the role is common and has storied roots. […]

Bucket List 2021

Posted on January 5th, 2021 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, End-Of-Life

People sometimes refer to death as “kicking the bucket.” The idiom originates from the practice of hanging someone, either as a method of execution or suicide. Convicted criminals awaiting execution stood on buckets, which the executioner kicked out from under them. From that phrase comes the associated practice of creating a “Bucket List.” The expression […]

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National Alzheimer’s Disease Month & Pre-Planning

Posted on November 3rd, 2020 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, End-Of-Life, Funerals, Memorials, Pre-Planning

November is National Alzheimer’s Diseases Awareness Month. The campaign was created in 1983. It raises awareness and challenges the stigma about the disease, which impacts 5.4 million Americans and their families. Dementia is a concern for funeral homes. Although it attacks the brain rather than the body, it eventually claims the lives of its victims. […]

When You Can’t Attend the Funeral

Posted on July 31st, 2020 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Burial, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Death, End-Of-Life, Funerals, Memorials

Losing someone you love is difficult even in idyllic circumstances. When you can’t attend the funeral, you may experience even more distress than if you had been able to formally mark your grief and support. One of the most important processes during mourning is bidding farewell to the deceased at a memorial service or life […]

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How to Plan a Funeral During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on June 9th, 2020 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Burial, COVID-19, Death, End-Of-Life, Funerals, Memorials

Since mid-March, people have faced tough decisions about Coronavirus as it relates to the death and life celebrations of loved ones. In many cases, with strict social distancing guidelines in place, the state forbids mourners from hosting gatherings of more than 10 people. In LA County, where Foothill Funeral & Cremation is located, California Governor […]