Celebrating a Life: Blog

Busch’s Guide for First-Time Family Caregivers is a three-part series. This is the third post of the series. Read the second post here.

“More than 90 percent of people think that it’s important to have conversations about end-of-life care with...

Having a conversation with an aging loved one about senior living can be a tricky task, especially if he or she isn’t open to the idea of moving.

Before initiating such conversations, get a sense of your loved one’s needs. Consider these questions:

Just as we sit down to plan our finances, retirement or a vacation, preplanning your own funeral helps eliminate both financial and emotional burden put upon your surviving loved ones.

A survey by the National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA)...

Preplanning your own funeral is a true act of love to your surviving family members. When an individual dies, families are faced with upwards of 125 decisions if final wishes aren’t documented. 

Preplanning your own funeral gives your loved ones...

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” –Oscar Wilde

Have you ever sat down to write a bucket list—a list of all the accomplishments and experiences you hope to achieve before you die? What did you write? Swim with...

Having a conversation with an aging parent about a sensitive topic, such as health or future living situations, can be intimidating, but is often important. From preplanning to final wishes, knowing which words to use (and what to avoid) can ease...

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” — Jim Valvano

With Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the male figures in our lives. Whether it’s a trip to the driving range or a...

Email is only 45 years old. Social media is even younger. While managing digital assets is a fairly new part of preplanning, it is a crucial step in the process.

Your digital assets may contain unpaid bills, family photos and other important...

We all have unique end-of-life wishes, and it’s important to find a home that caters to yours. You deserve a celebration that represents your life and personality. 

However, it can be difficult to narrow down your options if you don’t know where...

When it comes to preplanning, there’s a lot to think about. From final resting place to financing, it’s important to ensure your loved ones understand your final wishes and have everything they need to complete them.

In addition to traditional...