Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
FEBRUARY 6, 2020While there are other critical dates and times that affect grieving people, the holiday season is the biggest stimulus to provoke memories and feelings about important people in our lives...
Grief and Children
FEBRUARY 6, 2020“Mommy, when is Grandma coming back?” Explaining Death to Children Somewhere in our later childhood, we develop an understanding of death. We begin to realize that it’s not like in...
How to Write an Obituary
FEBRUARY 4, 2020When a loved one has passed away, writing an obituary that honors their life can seem overwhelming. Don’t worry – your obituary will honor their life simply by the act...
How to Write a Eulogy
FEBRUARY 4, 20201. Interview family and friends Don’t feel that the complete weight of remembering your loved one is on your shoulders. Instead, ask family members or friends to share their stories...
Children and Funerals
FEBRUARY 4, 2020These lessons have been adapted from the book What About The Kids: Understanding Their Needs in Funeral Planning and Services. To order a copy of the book, contact The Dougy Center,...
Funeral Etiquette
FEBRUARY 4, 2020The accepted customs of dress and behavior in a funeral have changed over time, but courtesy never goes out of style. As the premier Bronx funeral home here’s what we’d...
Death Certificates
FEBRUARY 4, 2020Death In New York City If the person died within the City of New York (Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, or Staten Island) the death certificate would need to be...
