One of the things I always struggle with is figuring out something good or meaningful to write on sympathy cards or sympathy flower arrangement cards. Here are a few suggestions that might spur some creativity or that can stand on their own should you choose to use them.Messages for Cards on Funeral Flower Arrangements: Sleep…… Continue reading Sympathy Messages for Flowers or Cards
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The Afterlife Bucket List: Keeping Your Spirit Alive
If you want your loved ones to help carry out your bucket list after you die, you can set things in motion beforehand in creative and meaningful ways. Here are some ideas: 1. Write an Afterlife Bucket List Letter Leave a letter detailing the experiences or acts you’d love them to do in your honor—whether…… Continue reading The Afterlife Bucket List: Keeping Your Spirit Alive
Confronting Fears with a Terminal Diagnosis
Confronting fears amidst a terminal diagnosis may seem daunting, but it holds profound benefits. Not only for individuals facing this challenging journey, but also those grieving from a loss. First, let’s look at how confronting our fears can help those with a terminal diagnosis: Empowerment Through Acceptance: Accepting the reality empowers individuals to shape their…… Continue reading Confronting Fears with a Terminal Diagnosis
6 Important Things to Know When Someone is Grieving
Grief is brutal; everyone goes through the process in their own way and only within their own time frame. We also grieve much differently depending on the relationship. Whether it is you who is grieving, or someone you know, afford them the time to grieve on their own and in their own way.
An Open Letter To Those Helping Me Grieve
“If you simply cannot understand why someone is grieving so much, for so long, then consider yourself fortunate.” DR. JOANNE CACCIATORE Grief isn’t a one-size-fits-all type of thing. We all experience it differently. And we all experience it differently at different times. The way we experience grief is kind of like skydiving. Only the person…… Continue reading An Open Letter To Those Helping Me Grieve
How to Express Sympathy: What to Say and What Not to Say
When crafting a message of sympathy, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. All of us have different beliefs. When your beliefs differ from the deceased or their family we must be considerate with what we do and say. The way we grieve is not universal. While your heart might be in the…… Continue reading How to Express Sympathy: What to Say and What Not to Say