I know a woman in my thrice-weekly workout class whose brother died unexpectedly back in January of this year. We spend a lot of time together before class, … [Read more...]
Feeling Gratitude During the Holidays
This afternoon I spoke to a client who just lost her husband a couple of weeks ago. He'd been battling ALS for the last few years. She's planning for an … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Angel Birthdays: A Day to Remember, A New Way to Heal, A Celebration of Life” (Garay and Abbott)
By: Kim Stacey, Certified Grief Counselor The Internet is an amazing resource; but I suspect you know that already. And you probably already know … [Read more...]
F.U. Heroin! Comfortably Numb And Then You Die
It's not a pretty story, but about 20 years ago three of my closest friends at the time became widows within a year. Young widows with small children and they … [Read more...]
What to Do When Someone Dies at Home
We’ve all heard stories about someone we know dying at home. Sometimes it’s unexpected, like when a junior high school classmate came home to find his mother on … [Read more...]
How to Get Through Grief and the Holidays
This time of year can be trying without the added challenge of crippling grief during the holidays. The season of firsts without your loved one is a journey, … [Read more...]
How To Book A Flight for A Family Emergency
Compassion fares, also commonly known as bereavement airfares, are allowances given to close family members who need to travel to the funeral or memorial … [Read more...]
Remembering Haley
Our town suffered a blow last week when an Amber Alert was issued for 10 year old Haley Owens. Alert neighbors witnessed the kidnapping and reported the … [Read more...]
How to Order a Cremation Urn Online and Have Peace of Mind
In today's economy everything is shaky at best, just like life. Erratic and day to day. Families that are facing difficult decisions and having to juggle the … [Read more...]
Flying with Ashes From Cremation
If you've ever needed to take cremated remains on a commercial flight, there are a few things to keep in mind. Flying across the country or to the other side of … [Read more...]