The Importance of Acknowledging Grief
Blogger Liz Millar recounts that after her dad died, she remembers returning to the office and feeling uncomfortable because some of her closest colleagues didn’t mention what had happened. “My life had altered in the most profoundly sad way, and yet the people I sat next to every day acted…...
Redefining How We Celebrate Special Days
Redefining How We Celebrate Special Days We are seeing how people are redefining how we celebrate holidays, birthdays, and special occasions within the new constraints of COVID-19. These special days feel very different now because of mandated limitations....
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…...
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…...
The Complete Guide to Cremation
Planning a cremation doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. You can learn everything you need to know with our simple and comprehensive guide to cremation....
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....
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....
What to Do First When Someone Dies
Who do I call? What should I say? Here’s what to do first when someone dies, and what to do in the hours and days that follow....