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...
READ MORE
“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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORESonja Smith Funeral Group © 2026 All Rights Reserved
