Takeaway: Listen, ask, connect In Part 1 of this “navigating grief” series, we saw the insensitive things people often say to the grief-stricken. We learned why they say them from psychotherapist Megan Devine (It’s OK that You’re Not OK: Meeting Read More →
Takeaway: First, do no harm. By Dana Kuhn Awkward encounters We have all been in that situation, desperately seeking appropriate words for a friend who has lost a loved one. We might have said something we thought was useful, only to Read More →
Planning Ahead for Death Is One of the Greatest Gifts You Can Give Your Loved Ones Most people avoid conversations about death. Understandably, the subject feels emotional and uncomfortable. However, avoiding these discussions often leaves families overwhelmed during one of the Read More →
Practical Strategies For San Diego adults facing grief while arranging a burial or cremation, stress during end-of-life planning can hit hard and fast. The core tension is making permanent decisions under emotional pressure, often while juggling family opinions, provider choices, and Read More →
in San Diego County Many families assume that burial is always extremely expensive. However, low-cost burial options do exist when you know where to look and when pricing is negotiated in advance. The San Diego Memorial Society has worked since 1958 Read More →
Today – Obituary Planning and Writing by Dana Kuhn, Lasting Reflection I was standing in a hallway at the Carlsbad Senior Center before my “Crafting Meaningful Obituaries” workshop, ready to greet attendees and perhaps persuade a passerby to join us. Two Read More →
Finding Calm Amid Personal Loss Grief is a landscape of emotions that can feel endless — waves of sadness, confusion, anger, and even guilt arriving without warning. For many, mindfulness offers a way to stand amid that storm — not to Read More →
Here’s What Every Family Should Know Since 1958, we’ve helped San Diegans prepare for one of life’s most important—and often overlooked—realities: end-of-life planning. We make it simple, affordable, and stress-free. Here’s How We Help First, we partner with 10 trusted, family-owned Read More →
When someone you love is gone, even the smallest memory can feel priceless. A MemoryFilm gives you a chance to feel close again—if only for a moment. Using your photos, videos, voice notes, and stories, we create a cinematic short film that brings their presence back into focus. It’s not just a tribute. It’s a moment of connection you can return to again and again.
– Here’s What No One Really Tells You by Lucille Rosetti It hits you in weird ways. Maybe it’s the smell when you open the front door, or the stack of mail still coming in their name. You walk into the house Read More →