I Gotta Be Strong
Mary Smith, was talking about supporting her family after the death of her own mother, “I have to be strong for my kids. They need me to hold it...
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5 Things To Do When Planning a Funeral
An exhaustive list of things to do when planning a funeral could be made. Today it is about the top 5. The circumstances of a death will come into play...
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5 Things to Know About Cremation
Is cremation a part of your pre plan? When a person passes away there are two general ways to move forward with after life services. Many people associate a casket...
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Guilt and Shame in Bereavement
By Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC The son flew in for the weekend to keep vigil with his family while his father was dying. The doctor informed the family that “though...
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5 Ways Grief and the Seasons are Similar
Spring can be a hopeful season. Grief and the seasons are similar. Grief can feel like a long cold winter. Winter’s cold air hurts the skin, the sun rarely shines...
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Do You Grieve Like a Super Hero? 3 Ways to Confront Grief
How do superheroes confront grief? Have you ever binge watched shows to deal with your grief? Just like much of the world I have taken time during the Pandemic to...
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Essentials to Pre Planning a Funeral
Funerals exist for the living. Making plans for your funeral while you are still alive is always the best case scenario. Pre planning involves a number of important pieces. Here...
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Coping with Grief – 1 Year after the Coronavirus
If you are feeling overwhelmed by grief, you’re not alone. We acknowledge over 500,000 Covid-19 related deaths in the Unites States alone. For each COVID-19 related death, there are an...
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Discuss Death with Your Kids Through Movies
It is not easy to talk about death. Talking to children about death is all the more challenging. We stress about making sure that they understand, but we fear we...
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Pre Planning No Matter Your Age
Should Millennials be pre planning their funerals? Is this a thing? Pre planning no matter your age is smart thinking. Millennials are generally in the stage of life where they...
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Learn More About the Remodel of Bakken Young Funeral’s River Falls Location
March 3, 2021 - Remodel Update September 15th, 2020 - Groundbreaking Ceremony September 10, 2020 Remodel Announcement Bakken Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services is happy to announce that its...
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Grief Support Isn’t A One Time Thing
Everyone experiences loss in their own way. Whatever the reason for grief may be, there are healthy ways to cope. Interest in grief support continues to rise. Grief groups are...
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