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December 5, 2023After a loss, people are often inundated with calls and visitors, so taking the time to put your words to paper can give them some emotional space and time before taking a look. It’s not necessary to deliver it to the receiver at the funeral home or cemetery.
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November 30, 2023From memorial stones to a memorial garden bench, there are many ways to remember your lost loved one and ensure that your garden is a soothing place where you feel closer to them.
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June 22, 2023It’s human nature to be shocked and saddened by the death of a celebrity. We may not know them personally, but we feel like we do because of the close relationships we form through media. When they die, it feels like a part of our own world has died too.
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October 28, 2019Coping with the Loss of a Loved One Everyone copes with loss differently, and you’ve probably heard that there is no right way to grieve. When we lose a loved one, whether it’s a family member or a friend, we’re left with feelings that can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with. We may not… View Article
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October 21, 2019Planning a Child’s Funeral There’s nothing as heartbreaking as planning a child’s funeral. As parents, burying a child involves much more than that. We’re also saying goodbye to our hopes and dreams for our child. We lament all the opportunities they’ll not experience – graduations, weddings, births. Losing a child makes us feel lost, angry,… View Article
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October 7, 2019The Top 10 Books On Grief After the loss of a loved one, everyone experiences grief differently. However, grief extends beyond the person who suffered the loss. Those close to the person in mourning also feel the effects of grief, and are often at a loss when it comes to guidance or advice on what… View Article
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September 3, 2019Helping Yourself Through Grief Most of us are familiar with “grief” as something we experience after the death of a loved one. However, grieving can begin long before the final loss occurs, for you as well as your loved one. When a family member or a close friend suffers from a terminal illness, those close… View Article
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May 6, 2019Losing Someone While You Are Miles Away There will come a time when a family member, friend, or casual acquaintance will pass away. It seems that now more than ever we find out about the passing of a friend or acquaintance through social media, e-mails, and short text messages. Thus, the question arises – how… View Article
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May 2, 2019When someone we care about experiences the loss of a loved one, words often feel inadequate. Grief is deeply personal, and no phrase can truly erase the pain. Yet what we say matters. The right words offer comfort, support, and connection, and signal our willingness to walk with someone through their grief without trying to… View Article
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April 17, 2019Understanding the Stages of Grief Better: Denial After a loved one dies, we are immediately tossed into a swirl of overwhelming emotions we cannot manage or explain. To some, these different emotions and symptoms are known as the stages of grief. However, even though most people experience the stages of grief differently, most of them… View Article
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April 15, 2019How to Help Someone In Denial? When a loved one dies, it is natural to feel lost and in denial of what just happened. For many of us, losing a loved one seems surreal, and accepting their deaths may take time. However, when grief and denial take over, life can start to feel hopeless. If… View Article
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April 8, 201915 Best Condolence Quotes Finding the perfect words to express your condolences and hopefully bring some comfort to those grieving can be difficult. However, sending a sympathy or condolence note letting the family know that they can count on you during this challenging time is a valuable and thoughtful gesture that speaks more than a… View Article
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