What is “Grief Brain”?
Why does grief make it so hard to think, decide, or even get out of bed? Neuroscientist Mary-Frances O'Connor calls it what it is — and her work...
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Notes on planning, grief, and going out in style.
Stories and straight talk from the Clozure team, our concierge, and the people who help families through the hardest weeks.
🌈 Pride Month Reminder: Love Deserves a Plan
June, 2026 - It's Pride Month and this year we invited renowned Austin-based trust & estate attorney Nik Sallie to guest pen a blog talking about the specific...
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Going Out In Style
March, 2026 - My mother’s legacy reminds me that true style is how you live each day.
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She Decides
February 2026 - Clozure helps overwhelmed caregivers, especially women over 50, stay supported and in control by breaking end of life planning into simple, manageable steps.
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Can a Funeral Be “Festive”?
January, 2026 - A wake began as a Celtic vigil of music and stories, but today it simply reminds us that empathy should guide every funeral.
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Chief Family Officer: Valuing the Caregiver
December, 2025 - We support the “Chief Family Officer,” the caregiver holding everything together, by giving them a guided end of life roadmap.
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A Moment of Magic
October, 2025 - A “moment of magic” is that rare instant in a funeral when the departed feels vividly present, revealing how their life continues to touch others.
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At Clozure, You’re Family
April, 2026 - Victoria Burke shows how thoughtful planning, personal storytelling, and Clozure’s legacy tools can turn loss into a meaningful celebration of life.
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Who is Responsible For “George”?
May, 2025 Explores the growing challenges of aging, cognitive decline, and long-term care planning, urging stronger local resources and compassionate solutions for seniors and families.
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