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Bearing the Special Grief of Suicide

The suicide of someone you care about is a devastating tragedy. It happens in the best of families and to the best of people, shattering the lives of the shocked survivors. In many ways, suicide is one of the most difficult deaths to mourn. As you mourn the death of your friend or loved one, you probably feel a

07Aug

When a Teen Is Grieving

Teens face many pressures, decisions, and problems as a normal part of growing up. When a death or other major loss occurs, it can turn their lives upside down. Aside from the death of a friend or family member, teenagers grieve other kinds of losses: changing schools, parents divorcing, friends moving away, the

11Jul

What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving

A friend or family member is grieving. A co-worker or neighbor has gone through the loss of a loved one. You wonder what you will say at the wake or funeral, at work, when you see them in church or run into them at the supermarket or mall. You want to say the right thing, the comforting thing, not too much or too

13Jun

Losing Your Dad

Losing your dad is one of life’s most painful and traumatic events. It’s different for each person, yet there are some shared emotions and issues. Here are a few words of advice that I hope will help you as you go through this painful time of loss. • Attend to present feelings Don’t wall your grief off.

09May

Losing Your Mom

Mothers are not perfect and neither are their children. Some mothers are confidants, others are critics. Some mothers maintain control even into their children’s adulthood, and others foster a sense of independence early on. Whatever your relationship with your mother, it is important to acknowledge your feelings

01May

Prayer for Starting Over

Dear God, give methe courage to begin again –to overlook the difficulties,to overcome the obstaclesand to stay open to themoment as best I can. Helpme be patient enough to knowit takes time to start over,and wise enough to ask for helpfrom friends and familywhen I need it.As I look

15Apr

Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly

I recently attended a grief presentation where the speaker pointed out that Americans hide from death. We don’t talk about it, we don’t think about it and it’s something that happens to other people. At Abbey Caskets, we are constantly talking with people about planning for their funerals. We have families who

03Apr

Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare

Many people think that Advance Healthcare Planning is only for elderly and ill people. While the actions of completing and discussing these documents are very important for those who are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, it is important for all adults to consider our wishes should we one day be unable to

06Feb

Cherishing Your Memories of a Loved One

Memories are personal. Whether it’s simply speaking the name of your beloved one, holding a ceremony to honor his or her memory, or revisiting a favorite place or activity you shared, the key is to make and preserve connections. Here are a few ideas to help you strengthen cherished connections with someone you

30Jan

Regarding Cremation, Christian funerals and Burials

The Church’s teaching on funerals, cremation and burial is summarized in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. At number 2300 in that document, the official teaching states: The bodies of the dead must be treated with respect and charity, in faith and hope of the Resurrection. The burial of the dead is a corporal

Abbey Caskets’ Blog

Bearing the Special Grief of Suicide

When a Teen Is Grieving

What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving

Losing Your Dad

Losing Your Mom

Prayer for Starting Over

Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly

Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare

Cherishing Your Memories of a Loved One

Regarding Cremation, Christian funerals and Burials

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