(715) 243-5252 |
(715) 425-8788You deserve support as you grieve. With Bakken-Young’s News Blog, you get the advice, comfort, and helpful guidance you need in grief. We are here to help.
Not all grief is the same, even if your spouse died. We all grieve in our own way, and what might be helpful to one may not be helpful to another. A widow of 2 years shared her experience of the death of her spouse and her grief. Her spouse was...
Read life story
Easter can stir up both hope and heartache, especially when someone you love is no longer there to share the day. This reflection explores how to hold Christian faith and grief together, without forcing yourself to “feel” a certain...
Read life story
Many of us have heard phrases about grief that sound simple but feel hurtful in practice. This article gently unpacks common myths about grief and offers kinder truths in their place. It also invites you to our April 14 “Myths and Facts About...
Read life story
When the clocks change, many people feel tired and off balance—sleep and routines get disrupted. If you are already grieving, that shift can feel even heavier. This piece offers gentle ways to care for yourself when the time change and grief...
Read life story
As winter slowly gives way to early spring, grief can feel especially complex. You may notice small signs of change outside, while your heart still feels heavy or unchanged inside. This reflection offers gentle ways to honor your loss while...
Read life story
By the time late winter arrives in our part of Wisconsin, many people are simply tired—tired of the cold, tired of the gray skies, tired of waiting for spring. For those who are grieving, this weariness can run even deeper. The long season may...
Read life story
As winter settles in across the River Falls, New Richmond, and Hudson area, the days grow shorter and the evenings seem to stretch on. For those who are grieving, these quiet hours can feel especially heavy. Once the busyness of the day slows...
Read life story
View our 2026 Grief Support Calendar, for months of January to June 2026. All our grief support services are...
Read life story
When we talk about grief, it can be tempting to imagine that there is a “normal” way to do it. You might wonder if you’re grieving the “right” way, or worry that your experience doesn’t look like what you see in movies, on social media, or even...
Read life story
A common statement from those grieving is that they feel like they are grieving wrong. Bereaved say: “I cry too much. I don’t cry enough. My friend told me it gets easier after year 1, and someone else said year 2 is harder. They said I can...
Read life story
When the days grow shorter and the air turns cold, many people notice that grief feels heavier. Winter can bring a quiet stillness that some find comforting—but for others, it may feel isolating, lonely, or overwhelming. If you are coping with...
Read life story
Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services donated four children’s grief books to the Hazel Mackin Library in Roberts, WI. Working collaboratively with the library staff, a diverse listing of books was chosen to support the community...
Read life story