Does Healing Equal Forgetting?
There are times when I feel my heart beginning to heal. I feel lighter and able to breathe a full breath….
Handling the Holidays
Holidays are often difficult for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. The sounds, sights and smells of…
Getting to Know Us!
Here at Abbey Caskets, we are blessed with the best staff! If you have called in with questions or to place…
Getting to Know Us!
Here at Abbey Caskets, we are blessed with the best staff! If you have called in with questions or to place…
End-of-Life Concerns: A Guide for Families
Juan was in his mid-thirties and sitting up in his hospital bed when I met him. His wife and mother were…
A Serenity Prayer for Grievers
Following my father’s death, there were days when it was hard to know whether I was feeling sorry for myself or…
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Turning to God in Times of Grief
The Catholic funeral can be a rich source of God’s comfort Throughout the liturgy, you hear God’s caring, consoling promises to…
Five things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire
Retirement offers a unique opportunity for us to nurture our spirits by giving us chances for creativity, contribution, fulfillment, serenity, self-discovery,…
Dealing With All the “Stuff” After a Loved One Dies
Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, sadness of hopes…
A Lenten Journey Through Grief
If there ever was a season designed to help us move through grief after a loved one’s death, that season would…