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This Easter explore how technology can support us through the stages of grief. Take a look at a few online resources that offer advanced support, connect to other people grieving, and coordinate practical and emotional support among friends. http://ow.ly/on3b50EeRpX

Through The Royal Canadian Legion - National Headquarters long standing annual Poster and Literary Contests, Canadian school children honoured Canada’s Veterans through creative art and writing, and help perpetuate Remembrance. Take a sneak peak into some of the incredible submissions. http://ow.ly/bl2S50EdT32

Join us for a FREE informative online seminar on April 8, 2021 and April 11, 2021, on Pre-Planning your final arrangements. Register now to receive your free Estate Planning Kit and get a chance to win an Ecobee Smart Thermostat. http://ow.ly/uSbf50EdRpc

Start the pre-planning process and discover how to commemorate your loved ones in a highly personal and meaningful way. Contact your nearest branch and get your free Estate Planning Kit. http://ow.ly/W5Kc50E6w2h

By pre-planning your final arrangements, you can determine your own budget and reduce the risk of your grieving loved ones spending more than necessary. Read more here. http://ow.ly/nCG250Ci0Ib

Just like you plan for retirement or revisit your Will, pre-planning final arrangements is an important, yet often overlooked way to ensure you’ve taken care of family. This week, we will be sharing some WHYs to preplan.

Social Media can play an important part in the healing process in many individuals who are dealing with grief; especially during the pandemic. Annie Horton has created emerging.grief, an Instagram account aimed at providing bereavement support in an online community setting. She's shared her own stories of loss, including the death of her brother-in-law Nick Cordero. http://ow.ly/GTt350Cbwrw

Pre-planning alleviates the need for family to make uncertain decisions at a time of confusion and grief. Read more here. http://ow.ly/q1Tz50CqM9v

Publishing an online obituary allows a family more opportunities to share about their loved one. Photos, special moments and a life story can all be centralized in the guestbook, as well as allowing for digital condolences. It can also act as a permanent memorial that the family can revisit on occasion to re-read some of the messages left by other family members and friends. Many online guestbooks also offer the opportunity for guests to share a photo along with the condolence. Below are some tips to help you craft your message of sympathy and support.

Grief is a process, not an event. Here is a beautiful story from Humans of New York about how being supportive at the time of grief can truly impact someone's rest of the life. http://ow.ly/BO3K50Cogqm

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians remember.

The following article gives some helpful guidance on the grief journey of losing a parent. http://ow.ly/wxes50C7BPI