Cancer. It’s a feared word by all who hear it. Now imagine that you find out your child has been diagnosed with cancer. What a tremendous load that would be. For some of you, you don’t have to imagine it because it is a reality. September is...
Read life storyHave you ever been browsing your Facebook feed when you come across a friends post about a loved one passing away? What was your response? Is a quick comment saying, “I am sorry for your loss” appropriate as an expression of sympathy? Is it...
Read life storyWhen a loved one dies, are they cut off from the family after death? Which is more helpful to coping with death, to be active or passive? If you were told to “get lost” as the bereaved, is that such a bad...
Read life storyGetting married is an exciting and often stressful time. The planning, preparation, and anticipation can be wonderful for some, and torture to others. Overall, the wedding day is a beautiful time to celebrate the love you have for each other...
Read life storyBakken-Young Funeral Home Presents a special program for Professionals with Ben Wolfe, M.Ed., Licensed Independent...
Read life storyBakken-Young Funeral Home Presents a special program for the Community with Ben Wolfe, M.Ed., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Fellow in Thanatology A grief, loss and trauma trainer and consultant, founder, director and grief...
Read life storyFathers play such an important role in the lives of their children, which makes losing them even more devastating. Whether you lost the husband of your children or your own dad, Father’s Day can be a sad reminder of the loss you and your family...
Read life storyWhile the official start of summer is not here yet, it definitely feels like it is! With the warmer temperatures, the full force of the sun is out too. There are so many messages out there that warn you about overexposure to the sun. Those claims...
Read life storyBakken-Young Funeral and Cremation Services would like to express its gratitude to the brave service men and women who have lost their lives, and we offer our condolences to their families. Losing a loved one in combat or military service...
Read life storyThe death of a parent can hit us hard even as adult children. It doesn’t matter if you have been a caregiver or your parent lived alone and independently. When we lose our parents, for the most part, we lose the figures who had been the most...
Read life storyAs a hospital chaplain, I have held the sacred privilege of discussing end-of-life wishes with the dying. A common response of the dying is that they would like to die quickly, peacefully, at home and in bed. While providing support to the...
Read life storyIn Ireland, upon the death of a loved one in the rural country, the body is laid out and is “waked” by the friends and neighbors. After the family and friends have had time to intensely lament for their beloved, food and whiskey are brought out...
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