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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The world is suffering from a loneliness pandemic. That sounds like an overly dramatic statement, doesn’t it? However, a year ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat, so it is a...
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Grief is universal.We have all had at least one encounter with grief. We don’t only experience grief when we lose a loved one. Losing your job, a relationship, your home, or any loss or change that alters life as you know it brings about...
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The 10th of September was International Suicide Prevention Day. Just reading the word “Suicide” is bad enough. Thinking about it is almost too much to bear. The good part of the sentence is “Prevention”...
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Every once in a while, we receive a heartfelt testimonial from a client, and we are reminded why we do what we do and the difference we get to make in the lives of those who are going through loss… 2020 was an awful year. This was the case...
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The passing of a loved one is a deeply emotional time. In the midst of grief, there is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through tissue donation. By considering this option, you could help others in need and bring a sense of purpose...
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Writing a eulogy is an opportunity to honour a loved one’s life and offer solace to those who are grieving. The process, while emotionally challenging, can be made more manageable with some thoughtful preparation. Here’s a guide to help you...
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Receiving the news that a loved one’s life support will be switched off is an incredibly emotional and challenging experience. Life support refers to the medical technologies that sustain essential bodily functions when a person’s...
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Choosing a final resting place for a loved one is a profound decision. It honours their memory and provides a place for family and friends to pay their respects for generations to come. Whether you’re considering burial or cremation, this...
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When a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it often feels like the beginning of a long, painful goodbye. The person you’ve always known and loved begins to fade away, and while they are still physically...
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As we read Donna Ashworth’s poignant and heartfelt words, we are reminded of the profound impact of saying goodbye to a parent. The emotions, the sense of loss, and the enduring connection between parent and child are beautifully captured...
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