Celebrating a Life: Blog

The relationship we have with a spouse or partner is unlike any other. That person is who we oftentimes raise a family with, who we spend our mealtimes next to, the one who we cross off bucket list wishes alongside and the one person who knows us...

Grieving is hard enough to live through each day as it comes—but when a whole new year is put in front of us, it can become even more overwhelming. The experience of losing a loved one can leave you feeling empty or lonely, and may make you...

Coping with the loss of a loved one is difficult, and it can be magnified tenfold during the holidays.

As the holiday season approaches, you might find yourself reflecting on the traditions you once shared with your loved one and how you’ll...

Grief is a 365-day a year experience. But it certainly intensifies during the holidays. The pain and sorrow of losing a loved one can deepen and the need for support may be at its peak during the holiday season.

As we round the corner to the...

This post is part of our Perspectives on Grief series, where we ask our caring staff members to share their personal experiences with grief. For more stories like this, subscribe to our weekly grief support newsletter.

Traditions bring us...

This post is part of our Perspectives on Grief series, where we ask our caring staff members to share their personal experiences with grief. For more stories like this, subscribe to our weekly grief support newsletter. 

We all encounter grief at...

How can you help someone who is grieving? It’s incredibly difficult to watch our loved ones when they’re in pain, and this is a question we often face in times of anguish. We want to comfort them, be there for them and help the pain go away.

While...

There’s no single way to commemorate the one-year anniversary of a loved one’s passing.

While the anniversary can represent a time of grieving, it can also serve as an opportunity to honor your loved one, celebrate their life, create new memories...

Placing an obituary has been a long-standing tradition when a loved one passes away. Obituaries tell the story of your loved one’s life—who they were, their hobbies and passions, and how they lived their life.  

In a time of grieving, obituaries are...

 When someone you care about is going through the intense and painful emotions of losing a loved one, it can be difficult knowing the right words to say to them.

While there isn’t one perfect response, sharing your sympathy in a memorable way, like...