When someone dies, don’t tell survivors how strong they are.Tell them you’ll be strong beside them so they don’t have to— and follow through. The first times people called mestrongafter my husband died, I had no idea how to respond.Their expressions and tones made it clear they’d...
Julianna Sellers, a friend from one of my widow and widower support groups, created this five-minute video called “Supporting Those Who Are Grieving.” She answers the questions ofwhat to say when you go to a funeral and what to say and do when you know someone who has lost a loved o...
Knowing what to do when a loved one dies isn’t always obvious. Here’s an after-death checklist for survivors that lays out the financial steps to take.
It is important to note that the insurance company will typically require proof of the policyholder’s death, and the beneficiaries must adhere to the necessary procedures to file a claim and initiate the process of receiving the death benefit. Prompt communication with the insurance...
Ever wondered why when someone dies in the movies, one of the first things those remaining alive do is slide the deceased's eyelids shut? It's based on superstitions related to the eyes of the dead. Some legends claim that making eye contact with a corpse spells danger for you and your...
claim. We have all been stuck at home for four weeks. I know the test results in all of the large general hospitals in Shanghai. There are no new cases in recent weeks. To a large extent, it's because of the spring festival that we are successful. Now, we are going back to work...
remains in force during the grace period, provided that the policy had been active before the missed payment. As a result, if the insured passes away during this timeframe, the insurance company is typically obligated to honor the terms of the policy and process the death benefit cl...
People who are silent about loss claim they don’t know what to say when a baby dies, so they say nothing for fear of bringing up something uncomfortable. Day 7 of Capture Your Grief: What to Say “I’m so sorry.” Yes, that’s really it. I told you the list was short. ...
her the account of her daughter, who was killed by subway train. The mother's claim was backed by a lower German court, but that ruling was overturned on appeal. Facebook argued that any contract between the girl and the company...
When a friend's loved one dies by suicide, you might not know what to say. Finding the words isn’t easy. These tips might help.