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 […]
Coping With Loss During Holidays
The holidays can be a hard time for those who have lost a loved one. It may bring up joyful memories and let us mourn for those who may have been special in our lives. When going into this season and coping with loss during holidays, consider these ways you can celebrate those who have […]
What Are Veteran Services?
Honoring a loved one after they’ve passed is an important part of life. Remembering those loved ones that served in the military should be special, meaningful, and distinctively commemorated with a funeral service dedicated to honoring their memory and the service they provided for their country. Veteran services are an important part of the funeral […]
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Death is inevitable, and when it happens to a loved one it can be very difficult to process and cope. When it happens to a child, however, nobody tells you how to grieve. When you lose a child, are you still a parent? The loss of […]
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer affects more than 240 thousand Americans in the U.S. and is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting both females and males. This month aims to honor those affected by breast cancer as well as raise awareness of preventative measures to […]
What is Out of Area Funeral Protection?
When enjoying a vacation the last thing you want to occur is an unexpected death. After an unexpected death occurs transportation of the body to the final resting place can cost thousands and thousands. Luckily there are options available out there to protect yourselves and your loved ones from an unexpected death with Out of […]
Why Having The “Lifetime” Talk Is Important
(FAMIC) introduced Have the Talk of a Lifetime to help families talk openly about a persons life story. Many funeral homes across the globe including Gerst having encouraged many families during the pre-arrangement stage of the funeral process to gain a better understanding of their loved ones lives and what is most important to them. […]
Summer Activities Perfect For All Ages
West Michigan! Whether it’s hanging out with the Grandkids or taking Mom to the beach, there are many ways to get outside no matter what age you are. Here are just some of the fun summer activities perfect for all ages to enjoy. Take a Trip To The Beach A visit to the beach can […]
