I’ve been thinking and writing about death anniversaries for years. Most recently it was “Twelve Ways to Celebrate a Loved One’s Death Anniversary.” This time around, I’d like to explore questions related to the realization the need to acknowledge the date of a loved one’s death naturally fades over time. Sadly, when we fail to remember ‘the big day’ a few years down life’s road, we’re saddened and feel a measure of guilt on top of the sorrow. Here’s what I think happens: as time passes we … [Read more...] about Acknowledging a Death Anniversary: A Few Ideas
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Flashback: The #1 Most Popular Urn Garden Post Ever
The Life in the Garden blog has been around for over a decade, which means there are a lot of great posts to choose from, on a wide range of useful, practical topics. Yet the #1 most popular post – which is almost 10 years old – is “Permanent Privacy-Celebrity Unmarked Graves”. That just amazes me. Still, I’ve got to admit, the topic is intriguing. The fact that some celebrities shun notoriety after death is equally as amazing and intriguing to me. After a lifetime of being in one spotlight … [Read more...] about Flashback: The #1 Most Popular Urn Garden Post Ever
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 sometimes you find a treasure there–like this book, when you least expect to! That’s exactly what happened to me the other day; this treasure was buried deep in the National Funeral Directors Association Product Catalog. Naturally, I made a digital U-turn and headed to the book’s Amazon sales page for more details. Written by Erin Garay and … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Angel Birthdays: A Day to Remember, A New Way to Heal, A Celebration of Life” (Garay and Abbott)