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The 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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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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September 24, 2024The Jewish holidays are based on these lunar cycles, and they often fall on different days each year. As you can imagine, the Jewish calendar does not align with the Gregorian calendar, which is based on the solar cycle.
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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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July 17, 2024We all know about the superstitions surrounding cemeteries — don’t walk on the grass, don’t knock on the headstones, and don’t stay after dark. But are any of these actually true? Let’s take a look at 6 cemetery superstitions and see if there’s any merit to them.
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July 10, 2024When reviewing cremation options, either for end-of-life planning for yourself or the immediate need of a loved one, you may wonder if there are cemeteries that can provide a final resting place for people who choose cremation.
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July 8, 2024A funeral home director is responsible for every aspect of funeral care. They must work with the family of the deceased to plan, coordinate, and execute a funeral service from beginning to end. This can include supervising or performing duties related to embalming, cremation, and burial as well as a number of customer service and administrative responsibilities.
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July 1, 2024We all deal with grief in our own way. After the death of a loved one, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder if your experience is normal. There is no one true way to experience grief. We all have different coping methods, relationships with the deceased, faith or belief systems, and life experiences.
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June 27, 2024Death is hard to talk about, and explaining death to children is even harder. We may be struggling to process the death ourselves. It can be challenging to find the strength for this difficult conversation when we are not feeling our best. Taking the time to deliver the news of a loved one’s death to… View Article
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June 7, 2024If you aren’t sure about the type of wake you would like to hold, be sure to contact the team at The Gardens to discuss your options and get a better idea of what might work best for you and your family.
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April 22, 2024Grief is a natural response to death, but it can be incredibly difficult and confusing to navigate. While there’s no one “right” way to grieve, there are ways that those left behind can help ease their sorrows and make the best of a difficult situation.
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April 8, 2024fter a formal funeral, there may be something called a repass — a time for family members and friends to gather, eat, drink, and mingle in a less formal environment. A repass, also known as a repast to some, can be a major relief to the immediate family and closest loved ones who have been through a difficult day.
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April 2, 2024Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences a person goes through. Grief is a natural response to loss, but it’s not always easy to know how to be happy again. Here are a few tips on finding happiness again after a loss.
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