Can I do this? Can I finally write about saying goodbye? I used to be a writer when I was younger, and I was fairly successful writing screenplays. It was all I ever wanted to be, and the only thing…
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“I’m sorry you’re not feeling well, I’ll see you when I get home.” Those were the last words I spoke to my husband of twenty-four years. The coroner stated “cardiopulmonary arrest.” His heart wasn’t the only one broken. Since that…
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My father’s death seemed regulated by the policy that governed all aspects of his life. He wanted never to be a nuisance, a pain, a bore, or to take center stage. Throughout my life he was a presence, mostly unspoken,…
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When someone you love is dying, it is best to say your goodbyes while they are still coherent, able to hear and understand, and hopefully able to respond. When my cousin was dying of leukemia, his wife would talk to…
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As I sat looking at the happy guests at my fathers wedding I remember I was happy, Mia about to turn two in a couple of weeks , she was so excited to see everyone dancing and obviously wanted to…
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The unavoidable reality of death struck me full force with the violent passing of a single life. Up until then, I did not spend a lot of time mourning death. I heard about death and I was saddened by it,…
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Saying goodbye Each of us have experienced grief over a death that has touched our life’s. I feel that in order to continue with our daily lives after experiencing a death, that we should think about it in a different…
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Helping someone to come to terms with, and cope with, the loss of a loved one, is something we are not always well equipped to deal with. The following gives some advice on how to offer practical and emotional support…
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I know why they run when I come in the room.And other strange facts of being a Chaplain.Musings of GM Get ready, Set, Go“The Chaplain is here. How long will/can you stay. Need a glass of water, coffee, anything?” Then…
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As we grow older we all have to come to terms with the fact that life is not a permanent structure. Somewhere along the line we must all die and so must our nearest and dearest. The death of a…
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The role of a Funeral Director is an extremely important and often misunderstood one. A Funeral Director is normally the first person that an individual or family that has just experienced a loss will speak to. A survivor experiencing loss…
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With the exceptions of deaths occurring as a result of an unforeseeable accident or after a sudden catastrophic illness, most families have a period of time to plan for the eventuality of a loved one’s passing. For many, such preparations…
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The role of a funeral director is a varied one. He or she must be helpful, sensitive, and available at all times during this difficult process. Losing a loved one, expectedly or unexpectedly, quite naturally creates an emotional crisis for all…
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When someone close to you dies a choice which needs to be made is whether to have a burial or a cremation. In times past most people tended to be buried, although in today’s world cremation is becoming used more…
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The death of a loved one, whether sudden or anticipated, is perhaps the most trying of circumstances. The absence of detailed funeral and burial instructions can add unnecessary stress and turmoil for grieving family members. Most people have a very…
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Anyone who has had a loved one pass away will know how distressing it is. With the grief you’re feeling it can be an unbearable time. You’re tired through lack of sleep and stress, you may be trying to comfort…
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I am not a professional in the Funeral business. I am a family member who helped in the preparation of two very important men. The first man was my father-in-law. He was cremated first. We looked at the urn and…
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Isn’t it a relief that we can turn to a professional for guidance at a time when we’re at our lowest and most stressed. When a loved one has passed away, it is extremely difficult to function properly. Our emotions…
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There are many benefits to be derived from planning your own funeral. The fact is that you want to “Rest in peace.” It is sad but true that your relatives, wife or husband and/or your friends might not know how…
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Once you acknowledge that grief is a process, you can begin the journey and start to heal. The grieving process is different for everyone and there is no right or wrong in how you manage it. There is no perfect time-line to guide you…
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There are many facets to the problem of dealing with death. From the anticipation of death, to the physical process of dying, to the grief of loved ones left behind, it all seems quite unpleasant. And yet it is a…
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The loss of child is unbearable and a lost child cannot be replaced, but life has to continue and work has to go on. The trauma and the emotional distress will have you loose your focus even on your day…
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Grief is gut-wrenching. Whether this grief concerns the death of a spouse, family member, close friend; marriage or relationship separation or a divorce, it hurts the same. Children experience grief with the loss or death of a pet, family member…
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The best way to cope with the anniversaries of tragic losses is to ignore them and get on with your life. I am perfectly aware of how cold that sounds, but I (sadly) speak from experience. I have been through…
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There are no “shoulds” for dying people! I wholeheartedly support people who are dying to voice their funeral arrangement and service desires. After all, we only die once and most of us want to “get it right.” I take full…
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Losing someone you love in death is an extremely distressful and devastating time in one’s life. If you have watched that person fade away from a terminal illness you are probably also dealing with incredible amounts of exhaustion and fatigue…
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Domestic abuse is on the rise in the world and it seems that there is no end in sight. Is there any hope for putting a stop to violence within families? Will there ever be a time when love is…
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Leaving a relationship which is abusive is not easy to say the least. Often victims feel totally alone and question themselves. Feeling confused over whether or not it’s all in your head or whether you did something to cause the…
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Healing is no easy feat. Experiencing grief over a relationship that ended, no matter how toxic is difficult. You will miss this person, whether it is a spouse, significant other, It is a great opportunity to improve one’s self and…
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It is midnight, she is looking in the mirror at her bruised face and wondering what have she done to provoked him to hit her. She could only remember a few hours before it happen; she was downstairs heating up…
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