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You 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.

Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park 2025 on Thursday, July 24, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm (dinner around 5:30 pm) at Roberts Village Park, 312 N Park St, Roberts, WI 54023. Coping after a loss can be challenging at times. An evening out is social time, a way to meet...

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Personal Memorial DIY Ideas

When someone we love passes away, we often look for ways to keep their memory close. While traditional services provide comfort, creating a personal memorial at home can offer daily peace, reflection, and connection. These simple, heartfelt DIY...

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From Grief to Gratitude

Grief is one of life’s most difficult journeys. The pain of losing someone you love can feel all-consuming, leaving you lost, heartbroken, and searching for meaning. But in time—and with the right support—grief can evolve. One powerful way to...

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It’s Not Helpful

In conversations with the bereaved, there are times when a well-intentioned person wanting to provide support will attempt to offer comfort by giving advice on how to grieve or how long to grieve, or by encouraging the bereaved to move on...

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6 Tips for Happiness After Loss

At Bakken-Young, we believe that grief does not mean the end of happiness. Through our free grief support services, we walk with individuals and families on their path toward healing and rediscovery. If you or someone you love is navigating life...

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No Final Goodbye

This article is written by Kenneth Doka, MDiv, PhD, who presented our webinar on Adult Orphans a year ago.  Ken regularly writes for the Hospice Foundation of America newsletter called “Journeys.”  In this article, he offers thoughts and guidance...

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Happiness After Loss

At Bakken-Young Funeral and Cremation Services, we’re here to walk beside you through this journey. Through our free grief support program, we help individuals and families rediscover purpose and joy, one step at a...

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