It’s easy to think that our grief is solely the pain of losing the person we cared for so deeply, but our grief is also the pain of subsequent losses resulting from the death. These can be referred to as “secondary losses,” not in the sense that their impact is secondary, but rather that they are a secondary result of the primary loss.

Grief does not take time off around the holidays. Instead it tends to be more intense, the constant pressure to be cheerful can be overwhelming when your heart is suffering. Now, add the high cost of living into the mix and December can be incredibly stressful. Many of us are struggling to get groceries—let alone prepare an elaborate holiday meal.

Canada’s new green burial option combines cultural tradition and environmental impact. AWAKE’s cotton burial shroud is 100 percent biodegradable, and designed for natural burial (or planting) of cremation ashes.

Funeral Floral Arrangement - Designed by AWAKE

When someone you love has died, grief can seem like a never-ending journey. It can feel like people in your life have moved on without you. Everyday occurrences can spark new memories, feelings, or an ache in your chest. If this is you, try starting a Memorial Candle ritual, with these easy steps.

Cremation or burial? Cremation rates in Canada have risen dramatically in the 21st century—going from about half of people in 2000, to 73 percent in 2020. Yes, nearly three quarters of the population.

The ‘where’ and ‘how’ on ash scattering ceremonies in Canada. The simple rules for returning your loved one’s cremated remains to the earth.