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Thirteen Quotes About Moving On from Death:
From Einstein to Robert Frost, encouragement to keep going -
“Joanne” by Lady Gaga Speaks to Generational Grief:
A heartfelt tribute to the pain of losing a loved one -
Hospice Nurse Breaks the Internet with the ‘Death Rattle’:
Julie McFadden is gaining steam online with an unlikely topic: the end of life
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Category Archives: Practical Tips
Our Monthly Tip: Release Bubbles Not Balloons
Loving the environment like your loved one did
Our Tip of the Month The practice of releasing mass balloons at memorial services or celebrations of life has been around for ages. However, when your loved one adored nature and believed in good stewardship of our land, releasing balloons … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Graveside Photo Display
Personalizing the burial space can bring comfort to mourners
Our Tip of the Month It is easy to make a burial service a celebratory one. Enlarge some pictures of the person being honored to create a simple graveside photo display. Tie string or ribbon between two trees. Then secure … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Memorial Wreath
Wondering how to support a friend in grief? Offer this beautiful gift
Our Tip of the Month While flowers are often abundant at funerals, the coming days can be devoid of their comforting scent, color and cheer. If your friend has lost a spouse or another dear loved one, making them a … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Patch Together Song Lyrics for a Special Eulogy
Use lyrics from your beloved's favorite songs to piece together a unique eulogy
Our Tip of the Month When faced with writing a eulogy, many family members may feel unsure of what to say, how long it should be, and how to deliver these final words. However, making the eulogy into a family … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Let Your Loved One Sparkle Forever
Create a sparkle theme for your loved one so they may continue shining in death
Our Tip of the Month This holiday season, create a sparkle theme for your loved one who sparkled in life and will continue sparkling in death. When planning a memorial event or thinking of ways to celebrate your loved one … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2021 Edition
SevenPonds recommends gifts that will offer comfort and solace to a grieving friend this holiday season
Holiday cheer can seem out of reach for our loved ones who have suffered a loss. Family parties and traditions can make the bereaved feel the loss more keenly than at other times of the year. They may only be … Continue reading
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