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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.

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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Support Networks in Grief

Grief is a deeply personal experience, and navigating through it can often feel isolating. After losing a loved one, the emotional weight can seem too much to bear alone. It is in these challenging times that connecting with others becomes not...

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