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How the Changing of Seasons Impacts Grief“My mom and I would plant seeds in the garden every May. Now I tear up thinking about having to start without her. She died last fall.” “Annually, when the weather becomes warmer, my grandpa makes his famous BBQ chicken. Now that he’s gone, even the smell of a cookout makes me sad.” “My older sister loved when it snowed andContinue Reading
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Top Five Steps For When A Loved One DiesThis is not a goodbye, my darling. This is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me joy. Thank you for loving me and receiving my love in return. Thank you for the memories I will cherish forever. Our Top Five Steps for When a Loved One Dies 1. Report the Death. If yourContinue Reading
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Tips to Think About When Attending a VisitationWe’ve talked to people in Springfield, Branson, and Bolivar who have a story like this one: “My elderly neighbor died last week, and I read in her online obituary that there’s a visitation, funeral, and reception this weekend. I cared about my neighbor and wanted to pay my respects, but I had never met her family and had no idea what to say to them.Continue Reading
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Fathers Day Thought Prompts“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 11, and is a time to celebrate those in our lives who have been a father figure to each of us. For some people, a specific person or individual comes to mind, such as a father, grandfather, uncle,Continue Reading
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Visiting Your Loves One’s Final Resting Place“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it, but you can feel it.” While May can be filled with excitement for warmer weather and summer travels, it can be challenging for others. The pressure to visit our loved ones’ graves, purchase the perfect flower arrangements and decorations , and be reminded that our love for them has not changed. At Greenlawn Funeral Home , we are allContinue Reading
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What Should I Send? And Other Funeral Etiquette TipsWhen someone dies, knowing how to show your support can be difficult. Often the loved ones’ family is probably feeling shocked, sad, overwhelmed, angry – or any combination of emotions and inversely, you want to do something to help alieve their pain and stress. Trust us when we say that it is normal to feel unsure about what specifically to do,Continue Reading
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Writing A Worthwhile Obituary“Write Something Worth Reading or Do Something Worth Writing” Writing an obituary can be a daunting responsibility and pose certain challenges when attempting to perfectly capture what made a loved one special and honor their remarkable life. The individuals solely charged with completing this task might feel overwhelmed or require guidance with getting started, which is why we are here toContinue Reading
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Our Guaranteed Cremation ProcessIf your forever was ending tomorrow…What plans do you need to make? Depending on the type of person and circumstance, there can be quite a variation in how much or how little planning has occurred. Some will likely have very detailed plans about their final wishes , while others might need more clarification or are not ready to begin thinking about making those decisions. No matter whereContinue Reading
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Tips for Managing Seasonal DepressionSharing Kind Words With Others Can Warm The Winter Months With each change of the season comes new unknowns, challenges, and changes to our everyday routines. Take the transition from the Fall months to Winter, for example, some might find this change taxing and almost expect that their mood tends to be the most impacted as the days get shorter andContinue Reading
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Guide to Choosing a Meaningful HeadstoneThose We Love Are Only A Thought Away. As Long As There’s A Memory, They Live in Our Hearts. At Greenlawn Funeral Home , we cannot think of a higher privilege than laying a veteran to rest, and we’re honored to do our part in commemorating the lives of our service men and women. It’s not every day we come across people as brave andContinue Reading