“Where words leave off, music begins.” – Heinrich Heine Remembering Loved Ones Through Songs I’ve always dreaded music at a funeral. The newly formed…
Grief And Loss
Announcing A Death
Should I Send a Funeral Invitation?
Should I Send A Funeral Invitation? I’ve never received a funeral invitation. At first thought, the idea of sending an invitation to a funeral…
Holidays
Honoring My Mom’s Memory On Valentine’s Day
The days and weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day are so exhilarating, aren’t they? You scuttle around buying boxes of chocolates, oversized teddy bears,…
Announcing A Death
5 Things To Do Immediately Following A Death
When a loved one passes, we think of the standard protocol: arrange the services, notify loved ones, and perhaps reserve a banquet facility. What…
Announcing A Death
How To Write An Authentic Obituary
“Authenticity starts in the heart.” Brian D’Angelo. Lately, more and more obituaries are appearing that step outside traditional norms. These obituaries are personal, written…
How To Support Someone Grieving
What Really Matters To Someone Who Is Grieving?
“Anyone can show up when you’re happy. But the ones who stay by your side when your heart falls apart, they are your…
Pets
How Pets Mourn Differently
Those heart wrenching photos of dogs sitting at their owner’s caskets tug at my emotions. I’d like to believe that my dogs would mourn…
How To Cope With Grief
I See You: Being There Is Important
Even though we might not be able to express the need to have people support us at times of loss, it is truly needed.…
Services And Events
Why We Need End of Life Celebrations
“Life is what you celebrate. All of it. Even its end.” ― Joanne Harris, Chocolat I used to think I wanted to fade away…
How To Cope With Grief
A Long, Slow Loss To Cancer
My Mom My mom was one of those women who seemed to know everyone. She honestly wanted to connect with other people, to build…