October 4, 2024
grief mental health support

Supporting Mental Health After Losing a Loved One

Supporting Mental Health After Losing a Loved One This pain of losing someone close to you is surely one of the worst things any one of us can come across in our entire lives and it affects mental well being greatly as well. The stages of mourning are detailed and unique to each person, where feelings and thoughts are not the only aspects involved, but complexities of grief and its impact on mental well being […]
October 4, 2024
home memorial service planning

Planning a Memorial Ceremony at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Recent years have also witnessed a rising tendency to hold a memorial ceremony at home. This is because it is easier to do this than sit in an auditorium for many families which allow them to pay tribute to a deceased loved one in a more intimate way. Conducting a memorial service at home is also less restrictive and more comforting allowing for personalization to the memorial depending on the character of the deceased. This […]
October 4, 2024
family traditions in funerals

Incorporating Family Heritage into Funeral Services

Incorporating Family Heritage into Funeral Services Any funeral service is more than a final farewell, it is an expression of the thoughts, ideals, and background of the person who is deceased and their family. As time progresses, the society becomes more aware of the need to embrace the family background in these events. By incorporating the traditions of the families, meaningful practices that reflect the culture of the families can be created in these practices […]
October 4, 2024
memorial garden ideas

How to Create a Memorial Garden to Honor a Loved One

The act of constructing a memorial garden is an exquisite method of preserving the memory of a dear one. A memorial garden can exist in the form of a little patch in the backyard or in an extensive area as it offers a calm refuge that allows you to contemplate, recover and celebrate the life of the departed. Thereafter the garden with careful design becomes an active memorial which includes suitable plants and embellishments in […]
October 4, 2024
community grief support

The Benefits of Grief Support Groups: Finding Comfort in Community

Being human, it is evident that among the countless emotions exhibited, grief is perhaps one of the most intense. This feeling emerges after a close associate has passed away and it’s the sense of loss that one feels afterwards. It often leaves us alone, helpless, and uncertain of the ways in which we can progress. At such moments, a search for belonging becomes extremely helpful. Grief support groups and therapy groups help in bringing individuals […]