The Complete Guide to Burials

The Complete Guide to Burials When a loved one dies, one of the immediate next steps is planning the burial. Even those who opt for cremation may choose a cemetery burial, making this a critical consideration for virtually everyone. While it may seem overwhelming at first, with Gardens of Memory…...

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Helping a Sister Through Grief – A Sister’s Guide

Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends. So begins author Joan Didion’s memoir “The Year of Magical Thinking” in which she shares what life and grieving was like after her husband, fellow writer John Gregory Dunne, died suddenly…...

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Choosing Sympathy Flowers Based On Colors

Choosing what type of sympathy flowers to give to someone who lost a loved one can be a difficult decision....

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One Simple Rule: How to Write a Sympathy Note

It’s surprising but true: many people avoid sending much-needed sympathy notes because, simply, they don’t know what to write....

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