Workplace Grief – Dealing With New Normal
The New Normal The COVID-19 pandemic has caused astounding global harm on many levels, including economical, international relations, healthcare, and most importantly, livelihood. Despite guidelines and attempts to flatten the curve and slow the spread, the unprecedented pandemic has claimed the lives of 200,000 Americans, with no foreseeable slow down or plateau. These deaths not […]
How To Write an Obituary
An obituary is an article that will report on the death of a person along with a beautiful account of their life and personal information like family, work, and life accomplishments. When there is a death of a loved one, the obituary is likely one of the last items on your mind. However, writing an […]
5 Reasons To Pre-Plan a Funeral
Planning a funeral is a challenging task, no matter what stage of grief you are in. While there are no ways to prevent the inevitable, there are ways that can make that funeral process run a lot smoother for your family and loved ones. Here we’ll discuss the financial, emotional, and meaningful reasons to pre-plan […]
Planning a Funeral During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way the funeral industry conducts business while remaining open as an “essential” service. While a pandemic means we are socially distant, it doesn’t mean we have to feel disconnected. From live streaming to virtual pre-planning, there are many ways funeral services are able to utilize technology to adjust during COVID-19. Here, […]
The Benefits Of Pre-Planning Services
Challenging decisions often have to be made while in the midst of grief. Financial and mental burdens are often brought onto our family and loved ones when we pass. While facing the unknown can be scary, there is comfort in knowing your family will be taken care of with the benefits of pre-planning services. There […]
Explaining Death to Children
Being a parent means having necessary discussions with your children about touchy subjects, some of which can make both parties emotional. Children have an individualized grieving process, and it’s important to inform your children about death in a way that is comforting and easy to understand. Here we’ll discuss some dos and don’ts of explaining […]
How Technology Is Keeping Funeral Services Connected
These times are strange. Social distancing has become the temporary normal in everyday life. As funeral homes remain an essential business, we are working to adjust our services to serve our community and provide resources to those who are grieving. Here we’ll discuss how we are utilizing digital resources to continue providing you with West […]
How to Help a Grieving Employee
Consoling an employee or fellow co-worker during a time of grief can be extremely difficult. You may be asking yourself questions like: “What is an appropriate discussion for the workplace? What can I do to help them heal?” Navigating these hard situations and questions can be confusing and frustrating. Below we’ll discuss some ways you […]
Traveling Abroad? How To Protect Your Family
Traveling abroad can be a great chance for your family to bond, but can also arise many health and safety questions. While risks are no reason to stop traveling, there are many things to consider before embarking on a trip. Here we’ll talk about how you can ensure your family can be taken care of […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Love More, Worry Less
It’s that time of year again when we set goals and resolutions for the months ahead that we want to accomplish. While the usual eat healthier and be happier are seemingly always on our list, we often forget about these resolutions that change the relationships around us. Here we’ll discuss these resolutions that set you […]
