Sonja Smith recently sat down with Christine Ferreira from Met Hart en Siel on Radio Pulpit, discussing a few aspects of saying goodbye to loved ones when they pass away. One of these aspects discussed was about helping children through the loss...
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Sometimes, people reach out to us with their personal stories of loss. Each of these touches our hearts and reminds us of the unique path grief takes for individuals… Love you madly, bye! Dedicated to a dear friend, Alan. Learning to love...
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“Nothing that grieves us can be called little; by the external laws of proportion a child’s loss of a doll and a king’s loss of a crown are events of the same size.” – Mark Twain Most of us probably think of grief as...
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‘The sandwich generation’ is a term used to describe adults caring for their children and their ageing parents. And those children don’t have to be minors; it can include supporting a grown child. Conservative estimates show...
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In an elegy titled ‘In Memoriam’ Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote the line, “’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” It might be hard to agree with that statement in the month of February, though. The...
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“Friends are the family we choose, and losing one feels like losing a part of oneself.” — Author Unknown Close friendships bring joy, understanding and companionship to our lives. They can be vital to our health and wellbeing, so...
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When someone you love passes away, it can feel like the world has come to a standstill. Yet, despite the initial shock and the need to make arrangements for the funeral, you somehow manage to get through it. Even though it may seem impossible...
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“Guilt is the worst enemy of true happiness and self-esteem. It is indeed the worst thing you can ever do to your soul.” Pamela Baron Waldbauer Feeling bad about a thoughtless word, an inconsiderate action or causing hurt in...
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Instead of saying, “I know what it feels like”, let’s say “I cannot imagine your heartbreak”. Instead of saying, “You’re strong, you’ll get through this”, let’s say “You’ll...
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The 16th of December is the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa. It is a day to “share our similarities and celebrate our differences. An opportunity to renew our relations, forgive each other and make amends after a disagreement,” according...
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The director and management of Sonja Smith Funeral Group have been made aware of inaccurate, untrue and malicious posts on various electronic media platforms, as well as abusive and threatening phone calls and messages being sent to the...
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My mother is old. For some years now, I’ve been aware of the fact that she’s getting old. But now, we’ve passed the “getting” stage and gone straight to old. It’s a complicated thing to deal with, and that very complication is what caught me...
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