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5 Tips for Coping with Grief Around Valentine’s Day
The holiday season has only just ended, and before we know it, February is here bringing more reminders of the special person you miss. Even if you feel you’re in …
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How to Support a Loved One Who Is Grieving During the Holidays
Experiencing grief at any time of the year is difficult, but it’s especially tough during the holiday season. Seeing family and friends celebrating may make those experiencing loss feel isolated …
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Coping With Grief in the Post-Pandemic World
As we’ve all toiled through the many difficulties and hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been an unrelenting hope about our world getting back to “normal times.” Unfortunately, with …
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources You Can Use
The pandemic has proven time and time again just how much the state of our mental health can affect our overall well-being and physical health. Over the past year, COVID-19 …
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How to Honor a Loved One During the Holiday Season
At Cypress Lawn, we’ve been helping our neighbors in the Bay Area navigate the difficult emotions associated with losing a loved one for more than a century. Over and over …
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Grief Support Group
Talk to anyone who has lost a loved one, and it’s likely they would tell you about the many emotions involved, some quite unexpected. Part of our role when helping …
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The Holidays and Grief: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
Many on our team here at Cypress Lawn have lost a cherished friend or family member – and we know the holidays can magnify feelings of grief like nothing else. …
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The Importance of the Funeral in Your Grief Journey
Think back to the major life events that have occurred in your family. Weddings, the birth of a child, anniversaries, and even the purchase of a new home were probably …
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How to Handle Grief During the Holidays
If you’re anything like me, you still have a few holiday gifts to pick up. There really isn’t anything quite like strolling through the mall during the holidays. The sparkling …
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Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
It’s the time of year when many people put an extra emphasis on gratitude and thankfulness. But it can be hard to get into the feeling of this season when …
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