Category: Military and Family
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9 Critical Documents Military Members Need Before Deployment (That Your Command Won’t Mention)
Your command checks the boxes for Page 2 and SGLI, but that’s just the beginning. These nine critical documents ensure your family is truly protected if you deploy and don’t come home. From separate POA documents to digital asset access and legacy letters, this guide covers what military protocols don’t.
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9 Things Funeral Directors Wish They Could Tell You (But Usually Don’t)
Funeral directors see families at their most vulnerable – and there are truths they wish you knew but rarely share. From optional embalming to dramatic casket markups, these insider insights could save you thousands and protect you from decisions you’ll regret.
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Navigating Grief in Daily Life: Work, Relationships, and Special Occasions
Grief does not pause while you handle everyday responsibilities like work, social situations, holidays, and relationships. Understanding practical challenges of returning to work when concentration feels impossible, managing intrusive questions, surviving holidays that highlight absence, navigating changed relationships, and avoiding major decisions while judgment is impaired helps you function in daily life while honoring your…
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Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving: What to Say, What to Do, and How to Help
When someone you care about loses someone they love, you want to help but may feel helpless or unsure what to say. Understanding what grieving people actually need (presence over solutions, permission to feel everything, practical help, and hearing their person’s name), what to say and never say, and meaningful ways to show up makes…
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Understanding Grief: The Early Weeks After Loss
The early weeks after losing someone you love feel impossible, with overwhelming emotions, physical symptoms, and mental fog that make you feel like you’re losing your mind. Understanding what grief actually looks like, why stages aren’t accurate, and how to care for yourself during this unbearable time helps you know you’re not broken—you’re grieving.
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Grief and the Workplace: Legal Rights, FMLA Rules, and How to Navigate Bereavement Leave
When grief meets work obligations, knowing your legal rights protects both your job and your healing. This guide explains FMLA protections, state bereavement laws, and how to navigate workplace grief.
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From Loss to Legacy: Why I Built Memorial Merits
After losing my father while serving at sea, I discovered how overwhelming grief and end-of-life decisions can be. Memorial Merits was born to give families clarity, comfort, and trusted resources when they need them most.
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The Complete Funeral Planning Checklist: 47 Essential Resources Every Family Needs (Save $3,000+ on Final Arrangements)
The average funeral costs over $9,000, but prepared families save $3,000-$7,000. Discover 47 trusted resources for affordable, dignified final arrangements that honor your loved ones without breaking the bank.
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Why Trust & Will Is Changing the Future of Estate Planning
Trust & Will makes estate planning simple, fast, and affordable—no lawyer needed. Start today from home and protect what matters most.
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The Truth Behind Military Family Survivor Benefits
There’s no handbook handed out when you swear in that tells your spouse what to expect if the unthinkable happens. This is why its so important to talk about military family survivor benefits.
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