When giving a sympathy gift after someone has suffered a loss you may find yourself worrying about the correct etiquette. What’s appropriate, what isn’t, can I give money, when should I send it etc. Navigating what’s acceptable and what’s not can be difficult. Sending a gift after a loss is a lovely gesture but you … Read more
Losing a mother is unbelievably painful. And losing your stepmother is no different. Whilst she may not have been your birth mother she becomes just like one. You form a bond and relationship that is like no other. So when a stepmother passes away it is an incredibly sad and difficult time. For the whole … Read more
When you attend a funeral it can be incredibly hard to know what to say to the grieving family. You want to avoid causing any extra upset or sadness, as well as avoiding anything that might offend them. Trying to navigate what is and isn’t acceptable might feel a bit like going through a minefield. … Read more
Granddaughters are one of the greatest joys in their grandparents lives. Very little can bring such happiness as playing with and seeing your granddaughter. So losing one is beyond devastating. Not just for the grandparents but even more so for the parents and siblings left behind. If you know someone who has sadly lost their … Read more
The funeral of a grandmother is incredibly sad. So often it’s our grandparents, specifically grandmother’s, who become such important parts of our lives – easy to talk to and turn to when we need some advice or wisdom. So your grandmothers funeral is the time to say goodbye and remember how special she was, even … Read more
Missing your mom is natural. When she passed away, even when you’ve just been apart for a period of time, you miss her. That’s because moms are so special. They provide you with love, are there when you need them most and have that knack of making everything alright. So when they’re gone we all … Read more
When we lose someone so important from our lives, like a father, it’s normal to miss them. When all you’ve known is your dad always being there to find him suddenly gone is a huge shock. Losing your father also means a loss of security, of the man you looked up to and who was … Read more
At Christmas we all send out cards to friends and family. But when someone has suffered a loss in the previous year, around the holiday season or is dealing the anniversary of a death then it can be tough to know what to write in a card. You don’t want to be as cheerful and … Read more
There are some people who are drawn to the sea. They might be sailors, fishermen, in the Navy or just people who enjoy the open water. But if you’re attending or arranging the funeral for someone who matches that description it can be difficult to find appropriate readings or material for their service. A funeral … Read more
For most of us Christmas is a time of joy and cheer. But for some it can be a reminder of painful times. That’s why when you’re sending your festive greetings you need to be mindful of the christmas card etiquette after the death in a family. After losing someone at Christmas it is never … Read more