Family Story Projects: Engaging the Whole Family in Storytelling

Category: Planning

Every family has a story—a rich tapestry woven from the threads of shared experiences, traditions, and memories. Yet, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, these precious narratives can fade, lost to the passage of time. Engaging the whole family in storytelling Learn More

What Not to Do When Someone Dies

Category: Planning

10 Mistakes to Avoid During Bereavement The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most profound challenges. Grief can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. During such a vulnerable time, it’s natural to feel Learn More

Leaving Instructions Makes All The Difference

Categories: Humor Planning

My dad never talked to his parents about their final instructions.    He says that even though his mother sent her sons to church school every Sunday, when she reached her seventies, she confessed that she did not believe in death or resurrection Learn More

Celebratory Songs of Transition

Categories: Humor Inspiration Planning

When I think of songs to celebrate the end of one’s life, there are several that come to mind, depending upon the kind of life you lived and the music you loved. Everyone, of course, knows Amazing Grace.  It’s such a beautiful song Learn More

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?

Category: Planning

Besides the fact that this is our wedding song (it wasn’t until many years after that we learned it was a spiritual song), and a really lovely tune, its message is powerful:  the importance of telling people how much you love them cannot Learn More