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October 2, 2024The death of a loved one is overwhelming, and most of us don’t know what to do when someone dies. One of the most difficult tasks can be sorting through the belongings of your lost loved one. Getting rid of their things can be painful because it feels like you are throwing away your memories together and removing the traces of their life. Their things feel like more than just “stuff.”
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July 29, 2024Supporting a grieving friend can be daunting. We worry that we may not do or say the right thing. Every gesture seems inadequate given the huge loss our friend faces. We may be dealing with our own feelings about the loss, which makes it even more challenging to know how to express our sympathy.
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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 20, 2023While there is no one answer for how long someone will live, understanding average life expectancy can give us a general idea. And while lifestyle choices, access to healthcare, and genetics all play a role in lifespan, making healthy choices is key to living a long and prosperous life.
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November 7, 2023Depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues and mental illnesses have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. In 2019, the most recent year for CDC data at the time of writing, 47,511 people died by intentional self-harm — the tenth leading cause of death in the US. Suicide rates have been increasing since 1999 and show no signs of slowing down.
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June 29, 2023We all have milestones we hope to reach in our careers and personal relationships, from getting that dream job to getting married to being a good parent, but many people also have a “bucket list”: a list of things to do before you die. These lists help people live more meaningful lives and determine the activities that matter to them most. There’s no one-size-fits-all bucket list. Everyone has their own unique bucket list ideas. People are inspired to create these lists to live purposefully and take advantage of our short time on Earth.
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March 31, 2023Memory is a strange — and in many ways, mysterious — thing. It’s impossible to know exactly how our brain stores and retrieves memories, but we do know that certain triggers can help us access those memories more easily. One of the most powerful triggers? Scent.
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March 29, 2023At The Gardens of Boca Raton, our funeral directors have helped so many grieving families work through a loss. It has been our privilege to guide friends and family through the grieving process and connect them with the resources they need to process and heal after such a devastating event. We are compassionate and patient grieving professionals who care about our clients at every stage of their bereavement. Contact us today to find out how we can help with your grieving process.
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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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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. They signal our willingness to walk with someone through their grief without trying to… View Article
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December 27, 2016Florida Hospice Care Many families are choosing Florida hospice care to help them in the final transition from life to death for one of their loved ones. However, end-of-life decisions are some of the most difficult ones to make for family members that are caring for a terminally ill loved one. That’s why we want… View Article
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