“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” We often hear from our families that adjusting and finding a new rhythm of life following a loved one’s death can be painful. They feel more isolated, lonely, and overcome with various emotions that seem to come in waves depending on the day.Continue Reading
Can you relate to any of the following in the last six months? You wake up at 3 a.m. with your mind racing and have trouble falling back asleep. You find yourself worrying about things that don’t usually bother you. You feel shaky, restless, and unsettled. You’re tired and unmotivated – but can’t pinpoint why you feel this way. You wantContinue Reading
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” At Greenlawn Funeral Home , all of our care team members understand the importance of caregiving . Taking on the role of caregiver can be rewarding while also being a huge sacrifice of time and energy. Frequently, when our family member’s health starts to decline, it only makes sense to step in andContinue Reading
Following the death of a loved one, it’s common for their family and friends who played an active part in their life to experience grief. Grief is our body’s natural reaction to change, and sometimes it takes a while for things to settle and find a new and healthy pace of life. You may find yourself struggling to eat, do chores,Continue Reading
It’s easy to be hard on ourselves in times of grief. Today choose to be gentle with yourself. Winter is in full swing in the Ozarks. As I sit at my desk, the snow is falling, and my heater is turned up. There is something about winter that makes grieving even worse. The days are shorter, less sun, and the colderContinue Reading
Each year, the holiday season presents a new opportunity to get creative with decorations and keepsakes. Here at Greenlawn Funeral Home, we encourages the families we serve to spend some of this special time to remember and find ways to honor their loved ones. A great way to do this is to make an ornament or creative holiday keepsakes dedicated toContinue Reading
The death of a loved one changes you in profound ways. A piece of you is missing, never to return, so the idea that grief would change you makes sense. Because of this deep grief experience, you will never be the same again. Suddenly, plans for the future are gone, so many aspects of daily life have changed, and yourContinue Reading
“Death by suicide is not a selfish act or even a choice. It’s a sign of a mind that needs help. It’s a horrific outcome to a tragic situation.” David Kessler Although all grief is difficult, the grief that follows a suicide death is among the most complex. Suicide is beyond comprehension for most of us. We struggle to understandContinue Reading
How do you know if you are grieving in a “healthy” manner? We often question ourselves because we are grieving in a society that is unprepared for the depth of emotions involved in grieving, and that has given us unrealistic timeframes for grieving. NO RIGHT WAY TO GRIEVE As you start your grief journey, remember that there is no oneContinue Reading
Almost everyone experiencing new or acute grief asks this question. The pain seems unbearable. Surely no one can survive this for a long period of time. How long will this last? The answer to this question is a bad news/good news response. Our impatience about how long grief lasts is fueled not only by the pain of grief, but also byContinue Reading
