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Is your loved one's memorial getting lost in the stream?
We normalized something we shouldn't have. During the pandemic, virtual funerals became the default. Families gathered in squares on screens, unmuted themselves to share memories, and said goodbye through laptop webcams. It was necessary. It was better than nothing. But necessity doesn't equal adequacy.
The Psychology Behind Cinematherapy and Grief Processing
Watching a movie can be more than just entertainment—it can be therapeutic. Cinematherapy, developed in the 1970s as a form of art therapy, involves using films to help people navigate difficult emotions and life
The Role of Funerals in Emotional and Social Healing
Far from being an outdated custom, the act of gathering after a death addresses deep human needs. Modern psychological research affirms what mourners have felt intuitively: participating in meaningful funeral rituals can catalyze emotional healing and provide social comfort in the wake of bereavement.
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What Families Actually Want At Memorial Services
I built Tributestream after watching a friend's memorial online in 2015. I was grateful to be there virtually. But something felt off.
The Tripod Mistake That Taught Me Everything About Memorial Work
I once walked into a memorial service and found my tripod surrounded by five mourners. I hadn't marked the spot early enough. The service had started. My camera sat on that tripod, locked in position. If I needed to adjust anything, I'd have to ask half a row of family members to move.
Pop Culture and Media’s Influence on How We Grieve
In recent years, we have seen pop culture taking a more nuanced and realistic approach to grief. Critics and grief experts have applauded films like Disney/Pixar’s Coco for celebrating the idea of remembrance and continuing bonds with loved ones who have passed.
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