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October 24, 2024Keeping your departed loved one’s memory alive is an important way to honor them and help you and others grieve. Memorial scrapbooks and other remembrance ideas for deceased loved ones are helpful ways to keep their memory alive. Crafting scrapbooks and other remembrances can be therapeutic, but it can also be draining.
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July 17, 2024We all know about the superstitions surrounding cemeteries — don’t walk on the grass, don’t knock on the headstones, and don’t stay after dark. But are any of these actually true? Let’s take a look at 6 cemetery superstitions and see if there’s any merit to them.
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June 7, 2024If you aren’t sure about the type of wake you would like to hold, be sure to contact the team at The Gardens to discuss your options and get a better idea of what might work best for you and your family.
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April 8, 2024fter a formal funeral, there may be something called a repass — a time for family members and friends to gather, eat, drink, and mingle in a less formal environment. A repass, also known as a repast to some, can be a major relief to the immediate family and closest loved ones who have been through a difficult day.
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December 12, 2023A family heirloom is a sentimental item that is passed down from generation to generation within a family. Starting a family heirloom can be as simple as passing down a favorite book or toy to your child — as long as it is something that comes from your heart.
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November 26, 2023After the death of a friend or loved one, those left behind are faced with all sorts of emotions, thoughts, and feelings as they come to terms with their loss. One of the big questions that tend to cause undue stress and anxiety is about attire: what is appropriate to wear at a funeral?
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June 27, 2023A proper condolence letter is many things. First and foremost, it is thoughtful and shows others that they are in your heart during their most challenging time. This can be particularly meaningful to a person who has lost someone close to them. Condolence letters offer thoughts and prayers, kind words, and words of encouragement.
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June 19, 2023You have many unique options when it comes to remembering a loved one. Some people keep a journal, start a memorial garden, or engage in other grieving rituals to ease the pain and work through feelings of loss. Increasingly, people are turning to time capsules to commemorate the memories of lost family members.
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March 21, 2023It’s time to plan a funeral, something nobody relishes, and you need to pick a flower arrangement. What kind of flowers are appropriate? What are the meanings of different types of flowers? We will answer all these questions and more to make this difficult time a little bit easier for you.
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March 17, 2023An Irish Wake is just one of the many celebrations of life that take place at The Gardens at Boca Raton, and if this traditional ceremony is one that you are interested in planning — whether for yourself or a loved one — we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to learn more.
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August 30, 2019MAUSOLEUMS DEFINED For years, mausoleums have been chosen as a way to commemorate and honor the deceased. Mausoleums are building constructions with the sole purpose of housing someone’s remains. A mausoleum is an above-ground, free-standing building that has crypts or any other type of burial compartments to hold remains. They are found in many cemeteries,… View Article
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July 1, 2019What Are Memorial Engravings? Personalizing a grave is a meaningful way to pay tribute to a loved one. Beyond customizing a gravestone to have the name and the date of birth and passing, memorial engravings on benches, mausoleums, and niches allow families to add short stories that celebrate the life of their loved ones. If… View Article
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