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Healing After Suicide: Preventing, Responding to and Coping with Suicide Loss

This article is intended for mature audiences, the content discusses sensitive topics that can be triggering, such as suicide, violence and death. Tharp Funeral Home does not have a therapist on staff and this article is intended to provide general information and encourage people to reach out for support. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call …

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How to Get a Copy of a Death Certificate in Virginia

A death certificate is a vital, official document that state and local governments maintain as evidence of the cause and manner of death, in addition to other details about someone who has passed away. Normally, the planning of a funeral will involve family members ordering multiple copies of the death certificate from the home during their time of bereavement. However, …

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Capturing Memories Forever: How and Why to Make a Digital Time Capsule

Do you remember the excitement of making your very first time capsule? Packing away a few of your things and knowing that you would be able to open them up and revisit those memories years later? It probably included some printed photographs, some special notes or art projects, and a list of your current favorites. With digital technology, time capsules …

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Grieving the Loss of a Loved One: Tips for Healing and Acceptance

Grieving loss is one of life’s most difficult emotional challenges… whether it’s the death of a loved one or a relationship that’s ended, whether it’s the death of a loved one or a relationship that’s ended, grief can leave us in shock or feeling guilt, fear, physical and emotional pain, or even drive us into depression. While it is a …

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The Legal Aspects of Funeral Planning: Everything You Need to Know

When someone dies, their loved ones are often left with a lot of questions. What do we do now? How do we handle the funeral? Who makes the decisions? One of the most important decisions that need to be made is how to handle the legal aspects of death. This can be a confusing and daunting task, but don’t worry, …

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Creating a Password Legacy: how to create, store and share

How many passwords do we use on a regular basis? Doesn’t it feel frustrating trying to remember them all? You’re not alone. According to SplashData, the average person has about 25 different passwords. And that’s just for our online accounts! Even worse is the trouble many families go through in trying to unlock all of the accounts of their loved …

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Where to be buried: how to choose a final resting place

When it comes time to choose a final resting place, most people don’t know where to start. There are so many options available, it can be difficult to make a decision. From geographic factors to cemeteries and green burial options, let’s take a look at the considerations, so you can make the best decision for you and your loved ones. …

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The Five Stages of Grief: Are They Really in Order?

We have all heard of the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But are they really in order? Which one comes first? How do you know when you’re grieving and is there ever an end to the process? Let’s break down each stage, and see how it impacts the healing process. “Grief – for those of …