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Bringing Memories into the Future: Inspired by Mr. Gatsby
“Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.” – The Wonder Years I recently saw the new film, “The Great Gatsby” – it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Grief, Loss, Memories, Perspective
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When Mother’s Day is Hard: For Those Who Have Lost Their Mother or Child
Mother’s Day. Perhaps at one time, maybe just last year, this was a day full of flowers, hugs, laughter & good food. It’s astonishing what a death can take away from us, that even a holiday like this, … Continue reading
Journey Mercies . . . Welcome to Holland
Journey Mercies . . . Welcome to Holland She arrived with the usual fanfare, a normal, easy delivery . . . mom and dad crying tears of joy, Aunt Kari on hand, and me taking photos as fast as my … Continue reading
Meet our Administrative Professionals
We want you to meet the women behind-the-scenes here at O’Connor Mortuary. These 5 ladies work full-time to be the first to answer the phone, prepare and file all of our paperwork, ensure quality & efficiency, and most of all, … Continue reading
“You Killed Lilly!”: Losing a Childhood Pet
“You Killed Lilly!”: Losing a Childhood Pet It was the summer of 1979 about 5:30 in the afternoon, that warm time of day when all the neighborhood kids were outside playing basketball and skateboarding. Life was good, we were a … Continue reading
A Conversation with Your Neighborhood Mortician
Talking to Your Neighborhood Mortician How many people actually know a mortician? Not many. How many people feel comfortable asking questions about death & how we go about our business of caring for those who have died? Very few. However, … Continue reading
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Why Too Many Funerals Aren’t Worth Going To (& How To Fix That!)
If you’ve ever attended one of Dr. Bill Hoy’s seminars, you’ve inevitably heard about the importance of ceremony, how he attends every funeral he can, and why he thinks funerals are so important. Most of us are probably not … Continue reading
How to Grieve on Facebook: Wearing Black in A Virtual World
The internet has changed our lives so much. From the way we interact, to the way we learn, and even the way we shop. You can do ALMOST anything online, and now we’re beginning to see people grieve there as … Continue reading
“Princess Butterfly”: How to Explain Death & Dying to Small Children
Explaining death & dying to small children. I used to feel like the word “dead” hung awkwardly in the air whenever I said it in the presence of my daughter, Zoey. In time, I realized there was no getting around … Continue reading
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