Today, it’s not unusual for obituaries to go viral. The reasons are often the tone (poignant to acerbic), length (War & Peace-type tomes to extreme brevity), or content (move-you-to-tears recollections to the airing of family grievances). Which begs the question: who is responsible for penning the sensational piece? Was it the deceased themselves or a well-meaning family member? Recently, a pair of brothers included the following in their father’s obituary, “In lieu of flowers, please place an irresponsibly large wager on Nebraska beating Iowa.” The brothers cited their dad’s love for the Cornhuskers and gambling as their reason for their request. Continue reading “The Final Say – Writing Your Own Obituary”
Category: Support
The Holidays Can Be A Grief Trigger – Ways To Cope
Grief is oblivious. It doesn’t acknowledge the date, time, year, or place. It is not mindful of your feelings or circumstances. Unfortunately, around holidays, grief’s presence can surge strongly. Whether you are experiencing the holidays for the first time without a loved one, or it has been many years, you and your family may find yourselves unprepared for the intensity of your emotions.
Your Digital Legacy: Passwords Need A Plan
It’s natural for people to instinctually shy away from afterlife planning. If they do give it a go, the focus tends to be wills, estate plans, and end-of-life directives. That’s a good start, but according to Legacy Concierge, a personal information storage company, the average person under the age of 70 has more than 160 Continue reading “Your Digital Legacy: Passwords Need A Plan”
Don’t make these funeral pre-planning mistakes
With O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, pre-planning your funeral is simple, easy, and personal. The process, which may seem slightly morbid, can actually be a great way to grow together as a family and put together a beautiful celebration.
However, as you approach the pre-planning process, there are a few things you may want to avoid. Watch out for some of these common mistakes:
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How Positive Affirmations Can Help The Grieving Process
Losing a loved one is one of the most significant and stressful life events that all humans must experience. Navigating grief will be different for each person but it can be really helpful to validate the sadness before trying to move through it.
Affirmations are a helpful tool for dealing with the intense feelings of grief and loss. An affirmation is a declaration that brings clarity to the present moment. During difficult times, affirmations can help steady your emotions and create a more positive mindset. Continue reading “How Positive Affirmations Can Help The Grieving Process”
How to help a grieving friend, as well as what is NOT helpful
Learn things you can apply immediately.
In today’s episode, Kathy Helgeson, a certified funeral celebrant at O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, joins us to discuss how to help a grieving friend.
What’s helpful.
What’s not. Continue reading “How to help a grieving friend, as well as what is NOT helpful”