Losing a loved one is one of the most profound and difficult experiences anyone can face. In the immediate aftermath, the weight of grief can feel overwhelming, and it may seem impossible to know how to move forward. At our funeral home, we see...
Read life storyFree Grief Support Webinar – Dinner for One: Shattered Hopes and Dreams After Your Spouse or Partner Dies. Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 PM with Ted...
Read life storyGrief is a deeply personal journey, often filled with a mix of emotions that can feel overwhelming. As you navigate this challenging time, prioritizing self-care becomes crucial for maintaining both physical and emotional health. Here are some...
Read life storyGrief is an emotional journey that can feel overwhelming, often surfacing in waves of sadness, anger, and confusion. When faced with such profound loss, it can be challenging to navigate the tumultuous waters of grief. One powerful tool that has...
Read life storyThe holiday season can intensify your sense of loss, affecting your mind, body, and heart. Whether you are newly bereaved or have been walking this path for some time, this webinar will offer you a deeper understanding of how to integrate...
Read life storyHow we carry our grief depends on perspective, but sometimes we can’t control our emotions. It can be challenging to “look to the bright side” or to be told the opposite, like, “It’s okay to cry, you can let it...
Read life storySometimes, the weight of the world makes grief worse. You might be in a good mood one day and a tiny thing comes crashing down around you, and your grief causes further pain. Have you thought about disconnecting? Here are ways to disconnect from...
Read life storyEach time she attended the group, the wife kept asking, “When will this end? When will I stop feeling this way?” Our lives are shattered after the death of a special person, and we attempt to pick up the pieces, trying to fit them together again...
Read life storyHave you ever caught yourself so consumed in a book or movie, that you forgot everything else around you? The world faded away along with distractions, being replaced by the character’s world, and worries and trials vanished, and maybe you...
Read life storyIf this title sounds familiar, it should; in a few days, Tuesday, April 23, Bakken-Young is hosting a webinar with Ken Doka, Ph.D., MDiv, Death of a Parent: am I an adult orphan? I myself fall into this category, having experienced the death of...
Read life storyIf you’ve watched Mockingjay Part 2 (the last Hunger Games movie), you will notice how Katniss finds comfort after her loss from a cat. While she isn’t a huge animal lover, she takes the cat into her arms and cries extremely hard. It...
Read life storyUnderstanding what to say to someone experiencing grief or the death of a loved one when you haven’t experienced grief yourself can be a challenge. You have good intentions and want to support them but are at a loss for words. Sometimes...
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