by Aft | Jan 28, 2019 | tree dedication marker
When it comes to honoring the deceased many people are beginning to prefer celebrations of life as opposed to memorial services. The difference is that celebrations of life pay tribute to loved ones and celebrate their legacy whereas memorial services tend to be held...
by Aft | Aug 28, 2018 | tree dedication marker
If you’ve ever suffered the loss of a loved one, as most of us have, you know that the experience often makes us feel that we are alone. We come to believe that no one else really has any conception of the grief and pain that becomes a part of our daily lives. In...
by Aft | Jul 28, 2018 | tree dedication marker
There is a scene in the movie The Notebook where an old, married couple – played by James Garner and Gena Rowlands – die at nearly the same time. Thus, both are spared the pain and anguish that comes with surviving a spouse that has passed away. Unfortunately, this is...
by Aft | Jun 28, 2018 | tree dedication marker
One thing that all people have in common is that we all must eventually die. The difference comes in the way that we honor those who have departed this life. As you may have guessed, different cultures view death and honor the deceased in vastly different ways. Some...
by Aft | May 29, 2018 | tree dedication marker, Uncategorized
Of all the social gatherings there are, funerals are among the most difficult to maneuver. This is because funerals are designed to honor the recently deceased and to show support for their family. Given such a tricky task, one is under constant pressure to guard...
by Aft | Apr 28, 2018 | tree dedication marker
“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened” ~ Anatole France They give us unconditional love. They are our friends, confidantes, companions, etc. They are often there for us when our human contacts fail or abandon us. So it is no wonder...
