Memorials – Page 2 – Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel

Your Wishes

by admin in Does your family know your wishes?, Family 2974

Does your family know your wishes? Sitting around the supper table with family, talking, laughing, and eating; these are perhaps, some of the best times in our lives. Whether we are expressing our dreams and goals, or reminiscing about the past...

When There Is No Funeral

by admin in Funerals, When There is No Funeral 2977

“I don’t want any funeral. Just leave me at the curb side for pick up on Monday morning.” Alec, an 82-year-old retired university professor, had struggled with cancer for two years before succumbing to the disease last August. Always a strong...

Facing the Holidays

by admin in Holidays 2847

The holiday season is fast approaching. There are reminders everywhere we go; Christmas music playing, stores busy with people buying gifts, aromas of baking fill the air, and the echoes of ‘A Merry Christmas’ are all around us. For many people...

When a Wife dies

by admin in Healing, Healing from Loss, When a Wife dies 2628

When Pat Page’s wife was dying she had a cowbell beside her bed. When she needed Pat she rang the bell. He became so alert that he would awaken at night whenever the neighbour’s wind chimes sounded. As the funeral coach was taking her body away...

Healing from Loss

by admin in Healing, Healing from Loss 2845

Losing a loved one is never easy. Having a strong support system can dramatically help cushion the blow. Consider the following contrasting stories: Mike, a successful businessman in his early 60s, lost his 34-year-old son, Jason, tragically...

Funeral Director

by admin in Funeral Director, Funerals 3365

What a Funeral Director does… Do you know what a Funeral Director does for you? A Funeral Director is there to help you through the entire funeral process. Whether you have never had to make funeral arrangements before, or you’ve been...

After the Funeral

by admin in After the Funeral 2536

Another sunrise… My sisters and brothers and I met at the house the day after Mom’s funeral. With both Mom and Dad now gone, we needed to clean the house and sort through personal items before everyone returned home to various parts of the...

The Loss of a Spouse – Part 2

by admin in Loss of a Spouse 3627

In my last article, I wrote about some of the unique challenges surrounding the loss of a spouse. In this second part, we will look at how the individual must convert the mourning process into a nurturing process as they seek to rebuild and...

The Loss of a Spouse – Part 1

by admin in Loss of a Spouse 2940

A 50/50 chance, to any gambler, is a pretty good bet. But did you ever stop to think that if you are in a significant relationship, there is a 50/50 chance that you will eventually grieve the loss of your partner. Listen to some of the stories of...

Good Grief!

by admin in Grief, Grief Guidelines 2917

There is a good chance that when you have given any thought to grief it is usually in negative terms. A woman said to me recently, “I hate feeling this way!” Most people do. Grief is such a mix of intense emotions that most people wish they could...

Grieving Guidelines

by admin in Family, Grief, Grief Guidelines, Supporting Friends & Family who are grieving, The Grieving Family 2944

Grief Guidelines: 13 Ways to help someone who is grieving Offer yourself. Remember that you want to make a caring connection with the person who is grieving. The amount of time you spent with him or her is less important than the quality of time...

Supporting Friends or Family Who Are Grieving

by admin in Family, Supporting Friends & Family who are grieving 3135

“When people are grieving, know that all emotions are often heightened. Acknowledge all feelings. Their grief reactions are natural and necessary. Do not pass judgment on how “well” they are or are not coping.” Understand and accept cultural and...