February 28, 2007 / Lifestyle

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Are you afraid of the dentist?

If you answered "yes", you are not alone. Many of you reading this article most likely fear dentists or know someone who does. More...

When A Death Occurs

Submitted by Linda Gooderham of Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes, Barrie, ON www.steckleygooderham.com

When a death occurs imediate decisions must be made. Below are two lists that outline many of the responsibilities of both the family and the funeral director. Our Staff of Funeral Directors Are Available To. . . More...

Changing Fashions IN MONUMENTS

Submitted by Gerry Heels Tompkins & Heels Monuments

Grave markers, or tombstones, generally record past life but also share with the public the experience of death that was a private family experience. Sometimes the nature of the marker reveals a great deal about the surviving families social status. More...

Funeral Facts

Grief can take a physical toll but there is help
By Donna Chantler R.N., M.Ed.

Donna is a local resident who has been helping people deal with loss for over 20 years. Grief is a normal reaction to loss, a universal experience that we repeatedly encounter. More...

Planning Ahead:

Pre-arranged & Pre-paid Funeral Services

Recently pre-arrangements and pre-payments for funeral services prior to one's death are becoming more acceptable. More...

Funerals

Your guide to planning ahead

Funerals are for the Living. Funerals play and important role in the grieving process. For family and friends, a funeral is an opportunity to pay tribute to someone who has lived and accept the realization that this individual has died. More...

Funeral Facts and Myths

1. Preplanning of funeral arrangements is the only way to ensure that one's wishes are carried out. In their grief, a family can easily overspend when the deceased would have preferred a simple funeral. 2. Prepayment of funerals-Perhaps? More...

Are your immunizations up to date?

Immunizations are the best way to protect yourself from preventable diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. More...