When someone you love has passed away a prayer card is a small keepsake that family friends will want to hold onto for years. They’re usually handed out at the funeral, wake or memorial service and people will keep them in their bedside drawer or Bible so they can come back and look at them … Read more
When the funeral is over you usually realize it’s the funeral home staff that are the people who carried you through the worst of it. At the time you feel like you’re doing it all but then when it’s through how much all the staff contributed becomes apparent. The director who answered your calls at … Read more
Nobody teaches you something this. Not really. There’s no class on it, no handbook that arrives when you need it. You just find yourself sitting by a bedside, or maybe on a phone call and suddenly you have no idea what to say or do, or if anything you say or do even matters. It … Read more
Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. And when we’ve lost a mother finding the right words to honor her life and properly express her feelings is so difficult. So if you are trying to pay tribute to your mother who has passed away these examples messages will give … Read more
Losing a niece is a heartbreaking experience. You’re left with a space that can never truly be filled. And as you grieve finding the right words to honor your nieces life can feel overwhelming. But a eulogy gives you the chance to celebrate and share her story, as well as offering comfort to those mourning … Read more
Losing a loved one is never easy. But for those who follow Christ the hope of eternal life offers peace in the midst of grief. A Christian eulogy pays tribute to whoever you have listed and reflects a life lived in faith and the promise of God’s everlasting love. It might be a parent, sibling, … Read more
When you marry you don’t get to choose your mother in law. But we often form strong bonds with those extended members of our family. They may not be direct blood relatives but mother in laws can be such important parts of our lives. It’s not just them helping look after the kids or offering … Read more