This piece was originally publish in American Funeral Director magazine.Everyone knows about Mother’s Day – the second Sunday in May each year – and probably even celebrates it in some form or fashion. And also, for the 86,000-plus mothers each year who’ve had to bury their baby, this is not the only significant holiday in […]
Welcome to spring, the season of renewal. A time when the earth begins to thaw, and those teeny tiny seeds buried deep in the soil start to think about growing… For grieving families, this season can serve as a gentle reminder that even in the darkest times, hope and healing can take root – if […]
In this profession, love and loss are constant companions – to each other and the families in your care. As funeral directors, you are tasked with guiding families through their most difficult times, often without taking a moment to address your own emotional well-being. For continued longevity, innovation needs to be ingrained in every area […]
{or, When the tinsel starts coming down the tears still do too}As funeral service professionals that get the importance of offering bereavement support, let’s talk about the January phenomenon “everyone knows about” but nobody discusses: Post-Holiday Grief. Doing what you do and providing services and resources to your families, you must see this play out […]