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How to Cope During Self-Isolation

How to Cope During Self-Isolation

If you in self-isolation or practicing social distancing, you might be feeling lonely and a bit sad or depressed. This is normal. Many people in our community are scared for their loved ones, particularly seniors either living alone or in long-term care facilities. You cannot visit them, and you fear…
Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020Author chapelridgefhCategories Community, Thoughts, tipsTags Coronavirus, COVID-19, Grief, loneliness
Resolutions for 2020

Resolutions for 2020

Now that 2019 is coming to an end, many of you will be making New Year's Resolutions. While there are plenty of common ones out there - eating healthier, getting fitter or starting a new hobby, there are some practical resolutions you may not have thought of. As we get…
Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories funeral home, Holidays, ThoughtsTags new year, Resolutions, tips
Coping with Death over the Holidays

Coping with Death over the Holidays

Death doesn't adhere to a convenient schedule, so there's really nothing you can do to prevent a death over the holidays. The holiday season is fun, but it is already a little bit stressful. Adding a death, whether expected or not, can only add to your grief. Many families grapple…
Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, Holidays, Thoughts, tipsTags death, death and dying, grieving, Holidays
End-of-Life Doula

End-of-Life Doula

Have you ever heard of an end-of-life doula? While most people recognize the term doula as related to birth and babies, there are now doulas specializing in death and dying. For those who have received the unfortunate news that they have a terminal illness or that their health is declining,…
Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, ThoughtsTags bereavement, counseling, doula, Grief, grieving
Bereavement Photography: Precious Memories or Painful Reminders?

Bereavement Photography: Precious Memories or Painful Reminders?

Have you heard about Bereavement Photography? Unless you've ever been in the position to request this service, it's unlikely that you have. It's a hush-hush topic, as it generally has to do with terminally ill children or still born babies. And while you might want to turn a blind eye…
Posted on June 28, 2019June 28, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, ThoughtsTags bereavement, grieving, memories
Quotes about Death and Dying

Quotes about Death and Dying

When it comes to the difficult conversations - ones about death and dying - we can't always find the right words to describe how we're feeling. Whether you're trying to come to terms with what's happening to you or a loved one, or if you want to find a good…
Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Inspiration, ThoughtsTags death, death and dying, life, quotes
How to Cope when a Young Person Dies

How to Cope when a Young Person Dies

While death is sad at any age. When we care about someone, the loss is felt regardless of how old they were. That said, many of us have an easier time accepting the death of an elderly family member, as these deaths are sometimes followed by feelings of relief. "I'm…
Posted on January 17, 2019January 17, 2019Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, Thoughts, tipsTags advice, coping, death, Grief, grieving, life, mourning, saddness
What is a Death Cafe?

What is a Death Cafe?

Even though it's one of the most human things in the world, many of us are still very uncomfortable talking about death and dying. Even though it is inevitable, most of us are hush-hush about it. Some people are trying to change this. That is where the death cafe comes…
Posted on November 18, 2018November 18, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories funeral home, ThoughtsTags advice, Community, death, Grief, life
In the News: Grief Before and After Death

In the News: Grief Before and After Death

While there is no guide book for handling grief, a recent article in The New York Times (Oct 12, 2018) attempts to shed some light on the subject. The piece, titled "A Handbook for Grieving" by Caroline M. Grant, deals with the months, week and days leading up to the death…
Posted on October 21, 2018Author chapelridgefhCategories Family and Loved Ones, funeral home, News, ThoughtsTags articles, death, Family, Funerals, Grief, news
New Year’s Resolutions for the Bereaved

New Year’s Resolutions for the Bereaved

If you lost someone close to you this year - be it a friend, family member, colleague, or classmate - you are probably entering 2018 with a very different mind set. New Year's Resolutions might seem silly or trivial, and life feels unpredictable. While it may not work for everyone,…
Posted on December 31, 2017May 25, 2018Author glennCategories Holidays, Inspiration, Thoughts, tipsTags advice, Grief, grieving, Holidays, tips

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