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As Christmas approaches, sparkling lights and familiar melodies fill the air with a spirit of celebration. Yet for many, the season’s joy is laced with longing and heartache, especially when grieving the loss of a loved one. The holidays can...
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As the year comes to a close, the longing to remember and honor the loved ones we have lost often grows more tender. For many, the holiday season brings waves of memory, gratitude, and sometimes fresh sorrow. At Bakken-Young, we understand these...
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As the days grow shorter and the autumn air becomes crisp, Thanksgiving invites us to gather, reflect, and give thanks. It’s a season filled with traditions, familiar dishes, and cherished memories. For many, however, Thanksgiving is also a time...
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We are honored to share important news with the families and communities of New Richmond and the surrounding areas. After decades of dedicated service, Cullen-Crea Funeral Home has merged with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services. With...
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The holidays are a time when families gather, traditions come alive, and emotions run deep. For those who are grieving, however, the season can feel especially complex. Love and loss, hope and sadness—all can be woven together. While seasonal...
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Thanksgiving is a time we often associate with gratitude, togetherness, and celebration. But for those coping with loss, the holiday can bring a wave of difficult emotions—reminders of who’s missing, routines that feel forever changed, and the...
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Choosing cremation for yourself or a loved one is an important, sometimes emotional decision. At Bakken-Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we meet families at every step—with answers, support, and respect for the unique wishes of each...
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Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, is Sr. Vice President, Grief Programs, HFA and recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Death Education and...
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Grief comes in all forms. In this blog, we share some inspiring stories of hope, grief healing, and resilience, and individuals who’ve navigated their own grief journeys. May this inspire you to find strength and keep pushing forward...
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Parents and other caregivers often express that children, no matter what age, are not supposed to die before them. Yet it happens and those remaining struggle with how to go on with their...
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“It will never be the same again,” is a statement often expressed by the bereaved after the death of a special person. How do you hold holiday celebrations, traditions, rituals, and have fun while the tug of the heart and mind pulls you back to...
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There are no words that can truly capture the depth of grief that follows the loss of a child. For many families, it is the unthinkable—a pain that can feel isolating and impossible to navigate. While everyone’s journey is unique, one truth...
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