When you have lost a loved one it’s often the holidays which are the hardest times. Things like birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas are when you miss them the most. A great way to remember your departed loved one or help deal with the grief you’re feeling is some moving quotes. They can help you to … Read more
Sympathy and condolences aren’t just for those that have lost someone to death. The end of a relationship – breaking up with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife – deserves just as much sympathy and support. Breakups are so hard for those involved. Splitting up with the person you’ve loved is heartbreaking and it’s in … Read more
After someone passes away we often look back on their life and think of all they achieved. And even though we are sad at having lost them we can take comfort knowing that it was a life well lived. Celebrating someone’s life is a good way to cope and deal with the pain their loss … Read more
When we lose a loved one, be that a family member, close friend or pet, it’s so hard to say goodbye. But at some point we have to accept they’re gone and let go. Letting go may seem like you’re giving up on that person or their memory. But nothing could be further from the … 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
When someone experiences a loss, we reach out with our condolences and sympathy. That may be through simple words in a condolence message, a few words in a sympathy card/note with some flowers or a gift, maybe even just a quick text message. But one thing that is very common amongst all the ways we … Read more
Tragically over 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. It’s common amongst the young, but affects all different age groups and the number of deaths doesn’t even take into account the failed suicide attempts. So with it being so prevalent it’s important for us to acknowledge and discuss it. Trying to understand why so … Read more
Burying someone after they have passed away is incredibly hard. Not only because of the pain of having to say goodbye but also having to arrange the funeral when grieving. Funerals planning requires a lot of administration and hard work. So it’s easy to be overwhelmed, especially whilst also dealing with your grief. And something … Read more
A funeral is always hard. It’s emotionally draining and upsetting just as a regular attendee, but it’s even more difficult as someone giving a reading or eulogy. Finding the words for a funeral can put a lot of pressure on you alongside the grief you’re already experiencing. It’s understandable to want your memorial reading or … Read more