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What’s the best way to express your condolences and sympathy? When someone you know has lost a loved one, it can be hard to find the right words for a message of condolence. The person to whom you are sending your sympathy is grieving, perhaps even in a state of shock. And if you knew …
101 Condolence Messages to Express Your Sympathy & Support Read More »
Memorializing a loved one means something different to each of us. Some people will dedicate a park, a bench, or a tree in memory of someone. Others are happy to place a picture, a keepsake urn, or a memorial candle to honor their loved ones. It doesn’t matter how big or small, how expensive or …
70 Best Memorial Plaques for Outdoors, Gifts, Photos, & More Read More »
Grief and recovery look different for everyone. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or just struggling to move forward, each scenario is as unique as the individual no longer present in your life. Some people seek solace and quiet to sort through their emotions, and others find comfort in the …
101 Beautiful Letting Go Quotes to Overcome a Loss Read More »
Well, is there? It’s a common enough question — much more common than you think, actually. Many people wonder if there is energy in cremated ashes. So if you find yourself looking for answers, just know that you aren’t alone.
Grief affects everyone. At some point in your lifetime you will experience grief, whether it is the death of a loved one or a pet, a breakup, or a dream that has fallen through. Are you experiencing the physical effects of grief? Or have you ever wondered what happens to your body during this most …
2023 is a new year – a new date on the calendar, for sure, but also a time for mental renewal and reorientation. Yet the new year dawns with more uncertainties and difficulties than ever. The economy is all over the place, inflation is hitting everyone, and the picks for dictionary “Word of the Year” …
2023 Funeral Trends: Helping People in Difficult Times Read More »
Sometimes a card just isn’t enough, and a well thought-out gift is a must. But when someone you know and love is struggling with grief, it can be hard to know what to reach for. Flowers? Seems too obvious and generic. A gift card? Not very personal. That’s precisely why we’ve compiled this list of …
30 Best Sympathy Gifts For Someone Who Lost A Parent Read More »
Nobody likes to think about death and dying — especially when it’s about yourself. But, let’s face it, unless the rapture comes in your lifetime, you will eventually breathe your last. Being in the death industry as a funeral director/embalmer and pre-need counselor for over 16 years, I truly believe that planning your arrangements in …
Pet cremation is becoming the go-to choice when a beloved pet passes. After all, most pets are part of the family, and we want to treat them that way even in death. As this service becomes more popular, it also becomes more affordable to the “average” person. Many funeral homes offer pet cremation, though they …
Pet Cremation Costs: What to Expect & How to Save Read More »
Losing a daughter — no matter their age — is one of the worst pains imaginable. And yet, very sadly, it does still happen. When this type of pain is experienced by your friend or loved one, it’s so difficult not knowing what to say to help ease their burden. Or perhaps you are experiencing …
101 Loss of Daughter Quotes for Remembrance & Comfort Read More »