by Renaissance Funeral Home | Nov 6, 2020 | Grief
If a child you care for is grieving the loss of someone they cared deeply for, their grief may look very much different from the grief of the adults who suffered the same loss. There are many strategies for helping a child grieve depending on their developmental age...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Nov 2, 2020 | Grief
When someone you care about is grieving the loss of a spouse, it can seem like there is nothing you can do to help. Losing someone you love can cause overwhelming feelings of loss and a time of grieving is normal. However, sometimes a person can get stuck in their...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Oct 24, 2020 | Grief
If you are going through the pain of losing someone close to you, it can feel like a part of you is missing and life will never be the same. At the same time, the grieving process can include other feelings that you did not expect, like anger, irritation, guilt,...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Oct 19, 2020 | Grief
Death by suicide is not something that we discuss over the dinner table. It is generally a taboo topic because we feel uncomfortable with the fact that some people choose to end their lives. Most people have strong opinions about death by suicide. Some religions even...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Oct 2, 2020 | Funeral Prep, Grief
Grief hits everyone differently. There are many recognized stages of bereavement involved in coming to terms with someone’s death. If the death was sudden, there may be some level of shock and trauma for the family. They may genuinely not be hungry following the loss...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Grief, News, PrePlan
Some years ago a friend of mine ran ads for his funeral home entitled: “We Can Wait” The series, which featured roadside billboards, was an effective anti-drunk driving campaign. We all know death is inevitable. But, if we can help prolong life by avoiding...
