Grieving During the Holidays
Grief looks different for everyone, especially during the holidays. This year it may be a deeply grieving holiday season for you. You don’t feel like going anywhere and there is nothing that anyo
Read MoreHow to Cope with the Anniversary of a Loss
The anniversary of the death of a loved one can be hard. But what many people don’t expect, as they head toward the date, is that for some the run-up to the anni
Read MoreWhy Rituals Are Important, Pt. 3.
The Case for a Ceremony, Part 3. What do you think of when you think of a memorial service? A lot of people
Read MoreWhy Rituals Are Important, Pt. 2
In the previous post, we discussed the importance of rituals, of gathering as a group. Whatever the nature of the gathering—a church service, to something much smaller and less inform
Read MoreWhy Rituals Are Important, Pt 1.
Of all the common misconceptions people have about working with a funeral home upon the loss of a loved one, one of the most common ones has to do with the purpose of ritual.
Read MoreThe Messy Art of Coping with Holidays After Experiencing a Loss
There are many parts of the grieving process that catch people off guard. But one thing that doesn’t is the expectation that holidays will be difficult after the
Read MoreHow to Honor the Memory of a Loved One This Holiday Season
Remembering and honoring your loved one during the holiday season can help bring peace and comfort, whether it has been a recent loss or it has been many years since your loved one has pa
Read MoreThe Rough Patch by Brian Lies Helps Children Understand Death and Grief
Join us in conversation with author-illustrator Brian Lies about his Caldecott Honor Award winning picture book,The Rough Patch, a beautiful and powerful story of grief following
Read MoreInspirational Quotes for Coping with Grief
Coping with grief is never easy; it can be difficult to find the right words. The quotes on this blog post are some of the most inspirational quotes for coping with grief, and they will help you get
Read More5 Tips for What to Do with a Loved One’s Belongings After the Funeral
Losing a loved one can be difficult and overwhelming. Following the funeral, one of the most challenging things is deciding what to do with your loved one’s belongings. This can be a hear
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