Too Much Loss: Grief Overload and Its Causes
If you are feeling overwhelmed by too much loss, this article is for you. Loss and unwanted change are unavoidable parts of everyone’s life, but sometimes people experience a disproportionate number or degree of bad things. Sometimes the losses stack too high, creating a sorrow that seems too great to…...
Pre-Plan Your Funeral in OKC: A Complete Guide by Buchanan Funeral Service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pre-Planning Your Funeral: A Guide to Making Your Wishes Known in OKC Death is an inevitable part of life, and while it's a subject many shy away from, pre-planning your funeral can be one of the most thoughtful gifts you leave behind for your loved ones. Buchanan Funeral Service…...
Essential First Steps After a Loss with Buchanan Funeral Service in OKC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Navigating Grief: Essential First Steps and Supportive Services at Buchanan Funeral Service in OKC Losing a loved one is an indescribably difficult experience, marked by a range of emotions and the daunting task of managing what comes next. In Oklahoma City, Buchanan Funeral Service stands as a pillar of…...
The Misconception of the Funeral as a Rite of Closure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Raise your hand if you’ve heard that funeral ceremonies help you achieve “closure.” It’s a common misconception. When someone we love dies, the death indeed ends—forever—our experience of life and bodily presence with that person. The body is dead. It’s true—something essential is finished. It…...