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Your Goodbye, Your Way We all have a way we approach life and a way we do things which stems from past experiences. It’s about what provides us comfort and makes us happy. We drive a certain type of car, live in a certain neighbourhood and choose certain activities where we find enjoyment. Whether we’re aware of it or not, we’re always making choices about the life we live. What about our funeral? Is this a decision we want others to make on our behalf? Is a conversation with a loved one enough time for them to gather all of our choices, so that when the time comes they will be able to take care of our wishes the way we would've wanted? Will they remember everything we’ve said? As we all know, this is not the most pleasant subject to deal with. But, arranging ahead of time will make sure that those services we want are what we get. Having these decisions in place will make sure the details which are important to us, are recorded and then form the blueprint for how we would like to say our goodbye to those whom we love and care for. Please contact us if you wish to to receive information about pleplanning. Pinecrest Remembrance Services/CFHC Online

On the Day I Die

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Pinecrest Remembrance Services has been entrusted to care for the following dearly departed. For services information, please visit our website at: http://www.pinecrest-remembrance.com/online-tributes Michel Treau de Coeli Ivy Lila Foster Francis Paul Percy Margot Schmiedel John "Jack" Scott Gladys Seguin Dorothy Young

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Director’s Cut The Story of the Donovans The Donovans, a couple in their 70’s, wish a traditional burial plot where two caskets can be placed. When meeting Mrs. Donovan, right away her pleasantness is evident. A light and easygoing meeting follows. “This is a nice area,” she points at a couple of trees, then the ground and then looks over to her husband, “and this spot gets shade in the afternoon.” Mr. Donovan is a bit more reserved. For him, a practical solution is desired. “Dear, I don’t know that will make much difference...” A smirk forms on both their faces. “Which of these are available?” She asks to reconfirm her ideal locale. As our conversation continues, I find out Mr. and Mrs. Donovan are parents of five and two of their children are single and mid-aged. They commit to one of the locations and ask if the adjacent one can be reserved to see if there is any interest from their children. About a week later, they return. Since the previous meeting, they’ve let each of their children know about the two adjoining spots. Mrs. Donovan looks at me, “It’s just not a good time for them to making these types of purchases. They’ve young families and mortgage payments.” She looks adoringly at her husband. “But, we want to purchase the other two spots as well, just in case, so we can keep our family together.” Pinecrest Remembrance Services/CFHC Online

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Spotlight on: What to Bring? Easy Funeral Poke Cake The custom of preparing meals or baking for the family of the deceased dates back to colonial times. This gesture of sympathy and lending support will be appreciated by those grieving the loss of a loved one knowing they do not need to worry about preparing food. This easy to make dessert is sure to please. Ingredients • 1 box of German chocolate cake mix • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk • 1 jar of caramel or butterscotch topping • 1 container of Cool Whip • 4 small Heath candy bars Directions 1. Bake cake according to package instructions. Let cool. 2. Mix caramel topping and milk. 3. Poke holes in cake with a wooden spoon and pour caramel mixture over cake. 4. Spread Cool Whip over top. 5. Crush candy bars and sprinkle on top of Cool Whip. Refrigerate. Pinecrest Remembrance Services/CFHC Online

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Announcement: Facebook has updated its "Like" Button. Facebook now offers a variety of emoticons which can be seen when hovering over the like button. One of these is a "Sad" emoticon which offers another way to express feelings when viewing an obituary.

Planning a Meaningful Memorial with Pinecrest

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Pinecrest Remembrance Services has been entrusted to care for the following dearly departed. For services information, please visit our website at: http://www.pinecrest-remembrance.com/online-tributes Margaret Adele Carr Nicole "Nikki" Michelle Guimond Laura Jane Gunn Victor Mills Alvaro Perella Gladys Seguin Donald Williams

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Tributes The Washington Monument Built to commemorate George Washington, United States’ first president, the Washington Monument holds an iconic presence over its city’s skyline. This easily identifiable obolisque shaped structure was built of granite, marble and gneiss blocks and was dedicated on February 21, 1885. At the time of its completion, it was the world’s tallest building, standing at 555 feet tall. There were two phases of construction, 1848-1858 and 1878-1888. Phase one ended as funding for the memorial ran out. Because of this, a discernable difference in the colour of the memorial is noticeable at about the 150 foot height, corresponding to the change in the colour of granite used between these two phases. A total of 193 commemorative stone dedications from individuals, societies, organizations, states and countries, from around the world, are located within, offering tourists a unique glimpse into which associations and organizations were prominent at the time of building. The installation of these tiles spanned 130 years with the last stone, from Alaska, installed in 1982. Over the years, this memorial has witnessed some interesting events. In 1982, it was the scene for a hostage taking where tourists were held by a nuclear arms protester for about ten hours before he was fatally shot. In 2011 it receive damage from an earthquake centered in Virginia and subsequent damage from Hurricane Irene necessitating a 32 month closure for repairs. An observation deck is located at the 500-foot level offering spectacular views of the city. This structure, featured in countless movies and television programs, illustrates how simplicity in a memorial design still exudes reverence and respect as we remember our forefathers and their accomplishments. Pinecrest Remembrance Services/CFHC Online

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Bereavement An approach for men when grieving Men and women tend to differ in how they handle their emotions when grieving. Although no stereotype can describe everyone, women are generally more comfortable sharing their feelings with others, while men often present themselves as the classic strong, silent type, not showing their emotions or sharing their feelings with others. At a young age men are introduced to the role of protector within families and society and are expected to keep expressions of feeling to themselves, appearing to be confident in all situations. So while the grieving male may experience feelings of a loss of control, there is strong motivation to conceal these feelings from others. Men are also taught to value reason over emotion which can be a roadblock to working through grief if it is the only approach. Stanley Baldwin, former British Prime Minister, once remarked, “I would rather trust a woman’s instinct than a man’s reason.” Perhaps there is wisdom in Baldwin’s words. Though there is a time and a place for both reason and instinct in life, sometimes the heart must be allowed to have its say. Death dictates its own terms and we all deal with it differently, yet it may be helpful for men to give instinct and their emotions a chance when grieving. This doesn’t mean they have to go from being silent to someone who cries publicly at every opportunity: it’s more of an internal acceptance of what they’re going through. Although problem solving and taking practical action can be helpful in dealing with grief by planning for the future and lending a sense of control, slowing down and not always feeling compelled to act can also be beneficial. So gentlemen, this might come in the form of setting aside a quiet time each day, maybe at the end of it when responsibilities have been taken care of. Meditation is one way of opening your mind to new possibilities. Just let your mind wander, even if for a few minutes. Maybe a bit of intuition will arrive to help deal with those uncomfortable emotions. Sometimes men cannot force what needs to come to them, without effort. Pinecrest Remembrance Services/CFHC Online

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Pinecrest Remembrance Services has been entrusted to care for the following dearly departed. For services information, please visit our website at: http://www.pinecrest-remembrance.com/online-tributes Douglas "Doug" Caudle Marie Landry Manohar Parulekar Joshua Brandon Tetley Diana "Marilyn" Williams

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Happy Family Day! “You need to make time for your family no matter what happens in your life.” -Matthew Quick We at Pinecrest Remembrance Services wish you and your family an enjoyable day as you spend time together.

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