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How to Care for the Heart“To care for the heart is to notice our needs, honor our limits, and meet ourselves with gentleness.” To care for the heart is to slow down and look within. It begins with noticing your needs, honoring your limits, and meeting yourself with gentleness. Self-care can take many forms, but there are simple ways to nurture both yourself and your heartContinue Reading
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A Season of Warmth & Remembrance“The gentle warmth of memory reminds us that love endures, even through the cold.” As temperatures drop, the chilling winds swirl outside your door, and the occasional wintery mix blankets the world in quiet, we are reminded to pause and reflect. Winter invites stillness as we cozy up with a blanket and offers intentional time to honor those who have touchedContinue Reading
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A Reflection on Togetherness“Faith and family do not take away the pain of loss, but they give us the strength to walk through it together.” At Greenlawn, our focus has always been shaped by something deeper than the tasks of each day. Since our beginnings in 1905, we have believed in the power of togetherness, placing our trust in faith, family, and a strongContinue Reading
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Why Families Are Choosing Cremation“Meaning is found in the choices we make in life and loss.” They would want something simple We often hear from families that their loved one would have wanted something simple when planning a farewell. Many were considerate of others’ feelings and wouldn’t want to create extra burdens. Cremation provides a way to honor a loved one with as muchContinue Reading
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How Funeral Directors Care for Families Behind the Scenes“Service is often the kind that goes unseen. The quiet work done with care and devotion.” When families walk through our doors, one of the first people they will meet is a funeral director assigned to assist them. A lot of their daily tasks involve interpersonal relationships and strong communication skills. There is a lot that happens behind the scenes. FromContinue Reading
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What Our Families Say About Us“Gratitude has a way of echoing through every story shared, becoming the kind of lasting impression people can’t help but talk about.” At Greenlawn, we are deeply honored each time a family takes the time to share their experience with us. Their words remind us that compassion and care extend far beyond a single service; they become memories that shape howContinue Reading
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Celebrating Life & Illuminating Legacies“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they are gone, the light remains.” What are memorial fireworks? Memorial fireworks are handcrafted firework shells that incorporate a small portion of cremated remains. The average amount needed for the creation process is around a couple of tablespoons. Families are often surprised to learn thatContinue Reading
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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