Woman with a cat - reads: Having a pet is a risk, you always have the grief ahead, but that's the flip side of love.

Losing a Pet – The Grief is Real

At some time point in time most of us have welcomed a pet into our lives. Whether it...
Field of daffodils and blue sky - Reads: I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud, by William Wordsworth

Poetry and Spring – A Perfect Match

Something about spring simply lifts the spirit. Although these past few days have been cold and cloudy, mixed...
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Celebrating Women in Business

March being Women’s History Month is not nearly enough recognition for the role that women play in the...
Family portrait with man and two women

Proud to Be A Woman Owned Business

“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint...
Smiling woman dancing in the sunshine

Taking on the Blues

Most likely at some point in your life you have had the blues. It’s the feeling that things...
Rain on pavement with the words "What I've Got They Used To Call The Blues.."

Rainy Days and Mondays…

 For me, a week full of rain always brings to mind that iconic Carpenter’s song Rainy Days and...
Looking up into a circle of trees.

Mary Oliver – A Poet Who May Help Lead Us Through Grief

Mary Oliver is one of the best loved and well-known American poets. She passed away at the age...
July - 1

Instead of Looking Forward, Look Backwards

For me, moving from one year to another always brings with it a sense of optimism. I set...
Two people hugging, comforting one another

Ask One Simple Question

In an article earlier this year published in the Well Section of the New York Times, author Jancee...
Woman resting on the grass in a field.

Tis the Season for Self Care

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, something that many welcome with joy and anticipation. But for...
Thanksgiving dinner on table with the words Thanksgiving Dinner Joy

Family, Fun and Gratitude –Thanksgiving’s Real Treats

During the days running up to Thanksgiving, most of us focus on the food. We can smell the...
Individual pictures of Hilgenfeld's leaders.

What Has Changed Since 1927?

As expected, much has changed in the funeral industry over the past century, as it has in so...