The bible tells us in the book of Job 14:5 that our “days are numbered.” For the past few weeks, I had been numbering the days. Let me explain. My Dad was ‘”promoted to Glory” nearly one year ago. Every month since the day he...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, M.A.P.S., BCC When we are grieving, it can feel like we are carrying the weight of the world in our bodies, experiencing the wave of all kinds of feelings, thoughts and behaviors as we move forward with our...
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Bakken-Young Funeral Homes have graciously invested back into the community in order to promote the saving of lives. They recognized a very unique opportunity to assist our local first responders through an ingenious marketing initiative that...
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Most people know that living in community is important. Did you know that some scientists are even ranking connection as one of the basic needs of humans (alongside food, water, shelter, etc.)? The need for connection isn’t any different for...
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You don’t need to be wildly rich to preplan your funeral. You also don’t need to be preoccupied with death to preplan your funeral. All you need to be is a person. Because the fact of the matter is that we will all die someday. But as you preplan...
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For many people, estate planning or preplanning is not at the top of the list of things they’re excited about. It can be easy to convince ourselves that estate planning isn’t important at the moment or doesn’t need to be done at all. While 95% of...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC After the death of her father, Mary said that she dreaded going back to work. “Don’t get me wrong,” she said. “My co-workers are supportive and really wonderful. I just don’t look forward to repeating myself...
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Often after a loved one dies, there are many people who say the line. “Let me know if you need anything.” While the intention of those who say it may be genuine, it often is not helpful to those grieving. For those who would like to take the time...
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Every personality type thrives in different environments. Some people get filled up from being around people and communicating. Some get filled up by spending time alone. Whatever it is for you, it’s important that you take the time to...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC The dream began… I had a dream from my deceased five-year old daughter. She appeared to be floating near the ceiling of our bedroom. She was healthy with curly hair(she had died from cancer and was almost...
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Money and Death: for many, these subjects are two of the least favorite topics to talk about. The truth of the matter is that we will all have to deal with financing a funeral at some point. The question is how much we’re going to pay and how...
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Did you know that the average cost of a funeral is $6,500, according to the National Funeral Directors Association? That average doesn’t even include additional costs such as cemetery fees, flowers, obituary notices, and limousines. These...
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