A Hilarious Look at 2020 In The Funeral Profession So Far In Memes
Ahh, 2020. What can we say, really? Are there any words to describe it? Probably not, and that’s why we chose memes to do it for us instead. In case you need a laugh, here is a quick recap of this year...
View ArticleHow To Support a Grieving Friend In A Time of Social Isolation
Do you feel it? Loss is in the air. Grief is prevalent. With more than 150,000 COVID-19 deaths being reported in the U.S. alone, chances are you’re either dealing directly with loss, or seeing it all...
View Article18 Tips & Resources For Becoming The Virtual Funeral Home Your Families Need
Raise your hand if you have recently thought to yourself: Wouldn’t this be a great time to really dedicate time to creating a strong virtual experience for our funeral home? And then did nothing about...
View Article5 Common Grief Myths Busted By Grief Experts
Grief is something not many people understand, yet everyone experiences. And the way we grieve is changing, quickly. It seems that the old paradigm was seeing grief as a more linear process. And now,...
View ArticleThe Power & Potential of Funeral Rituals (That You Never Realized)
The funeral service industry has long relied on traditions. Traditions that often stemmed from, or were created within the realms of religion. However, with religious identification on a downward...
View Article9 Death Positive Posts Every Funeral Pro Should Read
Up until the last couple of years, conversations around death and dying within this profession rarely happened in the social media scene. In fact, most funeral homes’ social feeds were essentially and...
View ArticleAfter a Year Of Loss, Here’s Why We’re Grateful For The Lessons This...
If I could sum up 2020 in one word, it would be: loss. Whether it was a family member, a job, house, or just our “old lives”, loss has touched the heart of every person living through these times. And...
View Article7 Uplifting Videos To Find Inspiration Through Pain, Grief & Loss
Let’s face it, this has been a tough year. Do I even need to remind you? One thing we could all use right now, especially if we’re experiencing some level of loss, fear, pain or grief, is some sense...
View Article8 (More) Grief Poems That Transform Pain Into Beauty
I think if there’s one emotion we all share through this pandemic, it’s grief. The thing about grief, from my experience with it and writing about it for 9 years, is that it’s a teacher. A healer. A...
View Article7 Books To Open Your Mind On The Future of the Funeral Profession (While Your...
There’s one good thing about being stuck inside while it’s cold and there’s a pandemic: BOOKS. Although you might not have as much time as those who are stuck home unemployed, chances are, with less...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village: How You Can Truly Support Families After Child Loss
As a funeral professional, you’re no stranger to guiding families through their toughest times. But even the most seasoned professional can waiver when tasked with the unimaginable… helping a family...
View ArticleOur Favorite Modern Songs To Move You Through Your Grief [Playlist]
If there’s one thing I know to be true about grief, it’s that without music, it wouldn’t be possible to make it through the journey alive. Music has the ability to transcend us into a place of healing,...
View Article9 Amazing Things To Do With Funeral Flowers After The Funeral
After the funeral, there will be flowers. And perhaps in your case, there will be many flowers left over. I know what you’re thinking… “what should I do with all the beautiful funeral flowers lying...
View ArticleHolding Space For Death & Funerals: A Guide
Maybe you’ve heard the term “Holding Space” before. Or, maybe that is a completely new term to add to your vocabulary. In case you need a brush up, to hold space, according to Psychology Today:...
View Article6 (More) Affirmations For The Modern Griever… And How To Use Them
A couple of years ago, we made a blog called “6 Affirmations For the Modern Griever (And How To Use Them)” that went viral. And helped a lot of folks who felt overwhelmed with old schools of thought...
View Article9 Facts About Grief We Bet You Didn’t Know
Grief is one of the most prevalent emotions in the human experience. Yet, we know so little about it still. Biologically, there is still so much research and exploration to do to understand how we can...
View Article7 Resources You’ll Need For Planning An Epic Celebration Of Life
Everyone dies. That’s the only truth we know in this world. But, how can we celebrate a life that has touched communities, networks, friends and family in a way that’s worthy of this one special...
View ArticleDeath During a Pandemic: Creating Meaningful Moments for Families In Any...
Even in the best of times, it can be challenging to ensure every single family you serve feels as if they were able to fully honor their loved one at the end of life. During a pandemic, that flipped...
View Article4 Lessons On Grace Learned From My Grandmother’s Life… And Death
My grandmother was definitely not a saint. She cursed often, told dirty jokes to your children, watched Jerry Springer with me often as a young child, and there was a longtime running rumor of her...
View Article6 Easy Practices To Be With And Heal Your Grief
Grief is a non-negotiable part of life. What you love, you will lose It is a reality that we must grapple with. Yet, as you may have noticed by the way you may have felt reading these first couple...
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