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What to Give To a Neighbor Who Lost a Loved One

sad womanIt is difficult for many of us to come to terms with the death of a loved one. It is in trying times like these where we need the support of relatives and friends. If your neighbor has recently lost someone dear to them, your concern and help would greatly be appreciated. One way to “show up” after the funeral services is through the act of giving, which demonstrates that you genuinely care. If you are feeling uncertain about what to gift to a grieving neighbor, here are some suggestions that can brighten up their day:

Provide Snacks and Meals

For many, the grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one is very draining. Usually, mourning family members have little energy left to go about daily chores like preparing meals. One way you can help your grieving neighbor is by giving food. Prepare some snacks or hot meals and dishes that suit their palate. Not only do you eliminate their need to cook, but you also give them more quiet time to mourn. Food is not just for nourishing the belly, but it serves as a comfort for the soul. Read more

What to Give a Grieving Family

candle in the darkThe death of a loved one is an unimaginable loss for many of us. The unfathomable uncertainty of death and the pain it leaves in the hearts of the bereaved leaves a void that cannot be filled. The gloominess and melancholy that ensue can be turbulent for the family and friends of the dead. To alleviate the heaviness of the atmosphere and reach out to the mourning individuals long after the funeral services are over, you may give them gifts and presents. Though this will not measure up to the gravity of their loss, at least you might, in some small way, make them feel a tiny bit better. Here are a few things that you can gift to people who mourn the demise of a loved one. Read more

How Do You Start a Eulogy

person reading a bookIf you were tasked to give a eulogy during the memorial or funeral services, you are given this honor because you have a close relationship with the deceased. A eulogy is a speech that you say about your beloved who passed away. A few people find this painful to do, especially if it is a sudden death or the one who died is still too young. When a direct family member finds it difficult to control their emotions, you may be tasked to deliver a eulogy on their behalf. Read more

Famous people who passed away in 2018

Movies and TV shows play a key part in so many people’s lives, and there is always sadness when beloved actors, actresses, directors, producers, and creators passed away and Hollywood loses a star. Recent deaths infuse their old roles with a powerful kind of emotion, and it can be shocking that people who were important parts of film and TV history are no longer a part of this world. When a name you recognize from your favorite movies or TV shows is listed among famous people who died today, it can be deeply upsetting. Even if some actors’ deaths of 2018 were the unsurprising result of old age or long-term health issues, other actor and actress deaths of 2018 came as a shock. Read more

Funeral traditions in Asia

Being a diverse region, Southeast Asia does not have a prevailing religion or ethnicity. Funeral customs, therefore, differ significantly even within countries, though most people follow Muslim, Buddhist, or Chinese tradition. Each Southeast Asian country has its own spin on these traditions, and they differ from country to country and even from village to village. Here are some of the different funeral services from Southeast Asian countries. Read more

I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing (Mark Chestnutt)

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you’re far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure Read more

Angel By Sarah Maclaughlin

Spend all your time waiting
For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay

There’s always some reason
To feel not good enough
And it’s hard, at the end of the day Read more

Help You Can Offer The Bereaved After The Burial

Oftentimes, sympathizers leave the grave and the family alone after the funeral services. As a result, the surviving members of the family are left alone to nourish their loss. This is really tragic especially if there is only on surviving member of the family. It is an unfortunate thing that you can correct in ways that won’t hurt your personal circumstances. There are many ways you can alleviate the suffering of a person who has just lost a close family member. Read more

How To Create a Great Funeral

Most people would rather think about planning the funeral service of another person. But they won’t do the same thing for themselves because nobody in his right mind would like to say goodbye to this world in an untimely way. However, there is a special day in the United States that is called “Create a Great Funeral Day.” This type of event has been celebrated for the past 11 years. This underlines the need for people to also think about how to create a great funeral. In fact, that was the primary reason why this day was created. Read more

“Have I Told You Lately” (Rod Stewart or Van Morrison)

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there’s no one else above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles that’s what you do Read more