by Anthony Cannata | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
When my good friend, Nikki, told me a few days ago that her father had just passed away from natural causes, my first reaction was to offer sympathy. Then I asked, “What are the funeral arrangements?” Her answer: “I’m not sure. We will have a memorial service, but we...
by Anthony Cannata | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
The global spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is keeping people at home. Major conferences, including Mobile World Congress and Google I/O have been canceled to decrease the risk of infection. Some employers are encouraging or requiring people to work from...
by Anthony Cannata | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
In her Ted Talk, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her personal story with grief. In 2014 she went through multiple tragedies. She had her second miscarriage, her dad died of cancer, and as if her year couldn’t get any worse, her beloved husband passed away...
by Anthony Cannata | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Most people would assume a cemetery is simply a place to bury the body. There are, however, several distinct types of cemeteries, each with a different purpose and that the most important part of the process is to notify your funeral home BEFORE making your selections...
by Anthony Cannata | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever read or talked to someone about grieving and loss, you likely have heard of the Five Stages of Grief. This is an idea that people refer to when they talk about the way people often progress through the experience the grief cycle, from the first...
by Anthony Cannata | Mar 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Please consider the following benefits before making any final decisions regarding funeral and memorial services: 1). Experiencing the Ritual Taking part in a formal funeral ceremony often serves as an important rite of passage with both cultural and religious...
