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Memorial parks can preserve a community’s history and cultural identity. They can help a community heal together, teach young generations about history and legacy, and offer spaces that soothe stressed or grieving individuals. These cemeteries are also designed with natural elements, making them environmentally beneficial.

After losing a loved one, you will deny they are gone. You will feel angry, lose yourself in ‘what ifs’ and become depressed. Eventually, you will move on and accept their absence. But if you accept the loss, stay grounded, seek help, and try to honour your loved one, you will heal faster.

In Ramadan, you can visit a Muslim cemetery to reflect on Akhirah, the afterlife. Visiting the graves helps you remember that Dunya, or the earthly life is temporary, and you must dedicate your existence to the eternal afterlife. Visiting a Muslim cemetery creates room for genuine repentance, teaches us compassion, provides an opportunity to pray for those who have passed away, and connects us to our dearly departed.

While choosing a cemetery in Metro Vancouver, you have to consider 8 factors. The cemetery needs to have an optimal location, cater to your culture and religion, provide burial options that you want and provide a clear idea about its services. It also needs to have a pleasant, and intelligent design, proper maintenance, and financial options that suit you and offer customizability.

Many families avoid conversations about end-of-life planning, only to face confusion, stress, and emotional turmoil later. But research shows over half of Canadians believe we need to talk about death more openly. So, you should approach the topic at the right moment, be open, and talk about proper details. If it’s too difficult, you should talk with a professional present.

Though cemeteries are the final resting place for the departed, [...]

The Funeral Burial Cremation Services Act sets the rules for everything from authorizing a cremation to managing cemetery land in British Columbia. It defines who can make decisions about a loved one’s remains, outlines the legal order of priority, and ensures funeral providers operate within ethical and transparent boundaries. This article offers a breakdown of what the Act means for individuals planning ahead or navigating end-of-life arrangements.

A cemetery is a space where people go to pay [...]

Cemeteries evoke positive emotions by executing good design choices. Good cemetery design generates calmness, makes room for personal reflection, and creates private spaces for lamenting and grieving. Cemeteries also have well-designed spaces where communities can come together and grieve or commemorate their loved ones together.