When a spouse dies it is devastating. Anyone who has dealt with the death of a spouse can surely attest to the pure agony it is. There are many different life circumstances that may slightly adjust what happens when a spouse dies. If the spouse...
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Death doesn’t always come after a long wait. Death can be abrupt, untimely and unexpected. When this is the case, those left behind are often left with many questions and a lot of grief. Do you find yourself in this situation? Unfortunately...
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If your loved one has chosen to be cremated, there are many beautiful ways you can use their ashes to create cremation memorials. Whether you’d like to make something for yourself or a loved one, these memorial ideas will be a special way...
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You probably have heard about pre-planning for a funeral. Preplanning has many benefits. Preplanning your funeral helps to take the pressure off of your survivors. They won’t need to make decisions they may not know the answers to. There...
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By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Sometimes I think I need to wear a t-shirt that says, Be Kind to me, my mom just died. It seems that as I walk around, unable to focus, my heart broken from sorrow and sadness, life all around me goes on as if...
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The loss of a mother is something that marks you forever. Those special days that come around every year often make your heart ache. Here are ten quotes that you can share with your friends and family as a way to remember your mom who left far...
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Grief is a type of emotional pain. Grief can manifest itself in physical ways as well. Stomachaches, headaches, aching body and fatigue are just a few examples. But the physical symptoms one experiences during grief begins in the mind. Emotional...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC After a loved one dies, we seek consolation from the pain of their absence. One of the ways the bereaved find meaning out of the death is through the lens of faith. Many have said “my faith teaches me...
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For many, the etiquette of sending thank you cards has been lost. When you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, getting these trivial things done can seem like a burden. Whether you choose to send thank you cards out within the first few weeks or...
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When dealing with the grief associated with the death of a loved one the last thing you want to worry about is what to wear to a funeral. Here are some quick and simple tips on what type of attire should be worn for a funeral. What to Wear to a...
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I’ve noticed that people who have been through difficult experiences seemingly know the right way to comfort a grieving friend. Death can be an especially difficult subject for many. It is difficult to know what to say or what not to say, or even...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC “I need to be tough for my kids. They don’t need to see me cry,” one parent said to me about their 3 and 7-year-old children. As we began exploring this statement, it became evident that the parent...
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