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Hard Times

When Times are Tough a Little Guidance can go a Long Way

Etiquette can be a guide at some of the most challenging times in life. Death and illness are a part of life and how we handle and manage relationships is critically important when we are faced with adversity. Planning a funeral, visiting a friend in the hospital, caring for a sick relative or writing an obituary can feel scary. Fortunately, people have done all these things before and we have guidance for managing grief as well as the details of life that come up at these transitional moments.