Be informed. Be inspired. Celebrate your loved one.
Sarah Faith Dorr 
New Year’s Eve, often synonymous with a fresh start and togetherness, can be incredibly challenging for grieving family members.
As the whole world anticipates the New Year, you or your loved one may find themselves grappling with the pain of grief, the memories of past celebrations, and the absence of loved ones who once filled these cherished moments.
Are you stumped with what to write in funeral thank you notes? Or how? Is there a right way and a wrong way to write them?
After your loved one’s passing, you might sit back and think through just how many special people have given loving support to you and your entire family.
Have you ever wondered what characterizes a Celebration of Life vs a Funeral?
Are they the same? The short answer is no, but the two are very similar in some ways and highly different in others.
Let’s take a look at some of the similarities and differences between a traditional funeral service and a celebration of life.