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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