Funeral services are often one of the first places children encounter death in a concrete way. For parents and caregivers, that can raise hard questions: How much should I explain? What if I say the wrong thing? Is it okay if they don’t seem sad? Read more
Grief and loss can feel louder during the holidays. When the world around you is celebrating, the quiet can be overwhelming—especially if this is your first season without someone you loved. Read more
Just when you’ve gone through the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays nursing a grieving heart, Valentine’s Day will stir up sad feelings and remind you of what you’ve lost all over again. Whether your partner just passed recently or it may have been years, it’s natural to miss the person, especially on something as poignant as Valentine’s Day, a holiday for love and lovers. Read more
Are you finding a way to comfort someone who has experienced loss? Are you wondering what you can do or say to that person whom you want to sympathize with? Of course, a heartfelt and well-written letter is always a good idea but there are also other ways wherein you can show your love and care to the bereaved after the cremation or funeral services. Read more
