How Expressing Gratitude Can Help the Grieving Process
The holiday season can be a time when the pain and loneliness that accompany grief can be magnified. November is Gratitude Month; practicing gratitude can help you find purpose and honor the emotions and memories that arise. As unnatural as it may feel, gratitude can be a powerful source of healing. There is no one-size-fits-all […]
Tips For Working Through Grief
Losing a loved one or experiencing grief is incredibly difficult. Navigating everyday life is hard after loss, but resources are available to lift your spirits and help you on your healing journey. At Gerst Funeral Homes, we want to support you through your grief and help you learn to live with loss. Here are some […]
Benefits of Preplanning Services
Planning a funeral amid grief can be overwhelming. At Gerst, we understand that the burden of loss makes it difficult to manage all the steps of arranging a funeral. Our preplanning services allow you to make arrangements in advance, easing the burden on your family during a difficult time. Let’s review some of the reasons […]
5 Tips to Write a Eulogy
Giving a speech in front of people can be intimidating, even without the additional pressure of honoring a loved one. At Gerst, we know how hard it can be to write a eulogy. Eulogies serve as a great opportunity to reflect and honor the deceased. It can be a powerful way for you and others […]
3 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health Through Grief
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here at Gerst, we want to equip you with encouragement and ways to take extra care of your mental health through periods of grief. Movement During the grieving process, you might be feeling a lot of emotions build up; stimulating your body can help you get your mind […]
The Power of Storytelling During Times Of Grief
We understand that the journey of grief takes a village. At Gerst, we want to meet you wherever you are and provide you with resources and support. We have found storytelling to be a great way to take strives toward your personal healing. Here are a few ways sharing your story can benefit you. Creates […]
The Four Best Books On Loss and Grief
At Gerst, we are committed to providing families with resources that they might need to both plan a funeral and also cope with their grief. Our Recommended Reading List focuses on assisting our community through all types of grief and helps each individual better understand loss and who they are as they grow alongside grief. […]
Three Reasons Why Having The “Lifetime” Talk Is Important
Have you ever heard or witnessed a family member arguing about their loved one’s final wishes? Or perhaps they wished they had clarification on the best way to create a memorial their family member would have wanted? This situation is common and preventable! Preplanning services and resources exist to help families openly discuss each other’s […]
Meditation and Mindfulness are Helpful Tools For Managing Grief
Meditation can be a great tool to work through and alleviate feelings of grief. As a practice rooted in intentionality and mind-body connection, meditation helps individuals break thought spirals, calm anxiety, and better process emotions. In this blog, we will cover how mindfulness and meditation are connected, the benefits of meditation during grief, and the […]
Five TED Talk Playlists to Help You Move Forward in Your Grief Journey
In January, we published an article showcasing podcasts that help listeners process different types of grief experiences and affirm their own grief journey. This month, we would like to highlight a similar kind of resource in video form: Ted Talks on Grief. Many people are familiar with TED, an organization that fosters community and creates […]