Legacy planning isn’t complicated, but it can be overwhelming for loved ones and family members to make sense of any unresolved details after the loss of their loved one. This is why it’s an important and thoughtful gift that you can leave behind by tying up all of these loose ends beforehand.
After a loss, people are often inundated with calls and visitors, so taking the time to put your words to paper can give them some emotional space and time before taking a look. It’s not necessary to deliver it to the receiver at the funeral home or cemetery.
From memorial stones to a memorial garden bench, there are many ways to remember your lost loved one and ensure that your garden is a soothing place where you feel closer to them.
While there is no one answer for how long someone will live, understanding average life expectancy can give us a general idea. And while lifestyle choices, access to healthcare, and genetics all play a role in lifespan, making healthy choices is key to living a long and prosperous life.
Planning your own funeral is no easy task. It may not be pleasant to think about our own passing, let alone how you want others to celebrate your life once you are gone. Funeral pre-planning, however, is a worthwhile process that can help benefit you and your loved ones in many ways.
Depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues and mental illnesses have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. In 2019, the most recent year for CDC data at the time of writing, 47,511 people died by intentional self-harm — the tenth leading cause of death in the US. Suicide rates have been increasing since 1999 and show no signs of slowing down.
We all have milestones we hope to reach in our careers and personal relationships, from getting that dream job to getting married to being a good parent, but many people also have a “bucket list”: a list of things to do before you die. These lists help people live more meaningful lives and determine the activities that matter to them most. There’s no one-size-fits-all bucket list. Everyone has their own unique bucket list ideas. People are inspired to create these lists to live purposefully and take advantage of our short time on Earth.
It’s human nature to be shocked and saddened by the death of a celebrity. We may not know them personally, but we feel like we do because of the close relationships we form through media. When they die, it feels like a part of our own world has died too.
Memory is a strange — and in many ways, mysterious — thing. It’s impossible to know exactly how our brain stores and retrieves memories, but we do know that certain triggers can help us access those memories more easily. One of the most powerful triggers? Scent.
At The Gardens of Boca Raton, our funeral directors have helped so many grieving families work through a loss. It has been our privilege to guide friends and family through the grieving process and connect them with the resources they need to process and heal after such a devastating event. We are compassionate and patient grieving professionals who care about our clients at every stage of their bereavement. Contact us today to find out how we can help with your grieving process.
Cremation Options Choosing cremation for yourself or a loved one comes with many questions, and you may be wondering what your cremation options are. For many, this is the first time they have had to consider the process of cremation. There are several options both for the physical cremation itself, as well as the final… View Article
Planning a Child’s Funeral There’s nothing as heartbreaking as planning a child’s funeral. As parents, burying a child involves much more than that. We’re also saying goodbye to our hopes and dreams for our child. We lament all the opportunities they’ll not experience – graduations, weddings, births. Losing a child makes us feel lost, angry,… View Article
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