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“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska:
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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life -
Coping With Election Grief:
While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Category Archives: Practical Tips
Our Monthly Tip: Create an Easy, Beautiful DIY Memorial Table Floral Arrangement
Make the memorial table as special as your loved one
Our Monthly Tip: A memorial table, or memory table, is a special space at a celebration of life. You can display photos of your loved one, showcase items that were dear to them, or decorate it to match your loved … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Choose a Modern Spin on Memorial Flowers
Ditch the dark & dreary traditional designs and inject some color with modern memorial flowers
Our Tip of the Month Memorial flowers are a great way to honor your beloved after their passing, but the flowers don’t need to stick to traditional, stuffy arrangements. If your loved one liked to think outside of the box, … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Invite Your Guests to Perform a Choral Reading with Scripts and Flower Keepsakes
Give your guests the opportunity to be a part of the memorial service
Our Monthly Tip: Ask your friends and family to be active participants in the memorial service for your loved one. Many services feature friends and family who may sing a song, read a poem, or share a prayer. Another idea … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Save a Seat for Your Loved One at Their Celebration of Life
Make space for your loved one by decorating a place for them
Our Monthly Tip: Saving a seat for your loved one as part of their celebration of life is a beautiful way to honor them and also feel their presence. It can be as simple as leaving an empty seat and … Continue reading
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Monthly Tip: A Holiday-Inspired Celebration of Life
Make your loved one the star of your holiday gatherings
Our Monthly Tip: Celebrating the life of a person who has died can be difficult when Christmas is around the corner. It becomes important to address the holiday but not overpower the importance of the person being celebrated. With some … Continue reading
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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2022 Edition
Here are some lovely presents for the person in your life who has experienced a loss
Holidays can be a challenging time for a person who is grieving the loss of a loved one. They may miss their loved one even more during this time of the year. Traditions and special moments may feel like they’ll … Continue reading
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