HISTORY AND MEANING BEHIND THE MOST POPULAR FUNERAL FLOWERS
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FUNERAL FLOWER SERIES PART 1: HISTORY AND MEANING BEHIND THE MOST POPULAR FUNERAL FLOWERS For years, people have sent flowers to funerals in order to provide much needed love and support to families grieving the loss of a loved one. But did you know there is actually a long history behind this tradition? Furthermore, were you aware that […]
Continue Reading WHAT TO DO WITH SYMPATHY FLOWERS AFTER A FUNERAL
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FUNERAL FLOWER SERIES PART 2: WHAT TO DO WITH SYMPATHY FLOWERS AFTER A FUNERAL Sending sympathy flowers to those that are grieving is a symbolic and meaningful gesture, one deeply-rooted in history that has become a core tradition in modern culture, (read part one of our Funeral Flower series for more information on the history […]
Continue Reading When a White Christmas Turns Blue: Surviving Grief During the Holidays
Posted on December 22, 2015 by | Leave a comment
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While everyone seems festive and joyful, you’re feeling blue — downcast and sad — weighed down by grief. It can feel extremely lonely when your heart is heavy with sorrow but those around you are expecting you to smile and be happy. If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, it is anything but […]
Continue Reading Getting Through the Holidays: Advice from the Bereaved
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Camille Wortman, Ph.D The signs of the holiday season are ubiquitous: holiday decorations in the stores, piped in Christmas carols, holiday displays at the malls, TV programs focusing on selecting the perfect gift, holiday parties and gift exchanges at work. In many cases, this bustle of activity contrasts markedly with the emptiness and despair of […]
Continue Reading Even Funeral Directors Die
Posted on December 15, 2015 by | Leave a comment
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Today’s guest post comes from the innovative Jeff Staab. Jeff was a funeral director for 20 years; and eventually translated that experience to his entrepreneurial enterprise “Cremation Solutions”. Jeff has produced the fringe Personal Urns and has recently introduced the beautiful and innovative “Your Touch Portraits.” Jeff brings a creative spark to the funeral industry. Check out his […]
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