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		<title>Making End-Of-Life Preparations</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[end of life decisions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As much as our culture tries to avoid the topic, death is something we all must face. The older one gets, the more important it is to start an open, honest discussion about certain end-of-life preparations. How will you spend your remaining days? Who will take care of you as you approach the end? What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Funeral Notices and Obituaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Memorial Services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[funeral announcement]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The death of a loved one places many difficult, painful responsibilities on the bereaved. From funeral arrangements to wrapping up financial loose ends, the burden of losing a friend or family member can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, creating and sending out funeral notices and obituaries doesn&#8217;t need to be an added stress factor. Understanding what these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grief Support: Getting Through This Holiday Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Grief &amp; Loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. Those that have recently lost a loved one, or are marking the anniversary of the death of a loved one, may find the holiday season especially difficult. The best way to cope with holiday grief is to mentally prepare oneself for it. There is nothing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Supporting the Grieving During the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/supporting-the-grieving-during-the-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Grief &amp; Loss]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[grief support]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is just as important for friends, family and other loved ones to help the grieving during the holidays as it is for the bereaved to take steps to help themselves during this time of year.  Bereaved individuals need the support, encouragement and time of others during this stressful season to help sooth their worries, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-Planning Your Funeral: Steps Toward Peace of Mind</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/pre-planning-your-funeral-steps-toward-peace-of-mind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Memorial Services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[coping with grief]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[funeral planning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A long, drawn out death can be very draining on the family of the loved one passing away. All parties involved can and probably will feel both emotionally and physically exhausted by the time the person has passed. But being aware of your own impending death does have a benefit –being able to pre-plan the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dealing with Grief: Coping Techniques For the Bereaved</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/dealing-with-grief-coping-techniques-for-the-bereaved/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Grief &amp; Loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Death and loss are unfortunate realities of the human condition. Everyone, with very few exceptions, will experience the loss of a friend, relative, or loved one at some point in their life. Grief is a common, expected, and necessary reaction to loss, and the way one expresses and experiences his or her grief will determine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Incorporating Family And Friends Into A Memorial Service</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/incorporating-family-and-friends-into-a-memorial-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Memorial Services]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It isn’t fun to plan a memorial service or funeral. After all, attendees of the event are likely to confront powerful emotions as they say their final farewells, recall fond memories, and see others who will sorely miss the deceased. One doesn’t have to be an enthusiastic organizer to see the benefits of a well-planned [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Condolence Flowers: Knowing What To Send To The Bereaved</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/condolence-flowers-knowing-what-to-send-to-the-bereaved/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/condolence-flowers-knowing-what-to-send-to-the-bereaved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In this age of eternal hurry, the world around us seems to be in a state of never-ending change. Every few months, a new must-have gadget wows the technorati, a new irresistible pop star steps into the limelight, and a new diet fad becomes all the rage. But despite our constant cultural shifts, certain traditions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Memorial Poetry: The History of the Funeral Eulogy</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/memorial-poetry-the-history-of-the-funeral-eulogy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/articles/memorial-poetry-the-history-of-the-funeral-eulogy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 17:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eulogies]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[eulogy poem]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The eulogy and funeral elegy are often staples of many different kinds of memorial services. Most people almost exclusively associate a eulogy or elegy with the passing of a friend or loved one. While it is true that the modern versions are indeed most often used to lament someone&#8217;s death, the two distinct literary styles [...]]]></description>
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