Expressions of Condolences

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Back in the day, before embalming was wide-spread, flowers surrounded the casket and perfumed the air. Today, it is no longer necessary to have flowers scent the air.  And yet, there is something comforting about the presence of flowers at a funeral. Flowers are beautiful. What an amazing way nature has provided for life to […]

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How Often Do I Need to Change the Furnace Filter?

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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When there is a breakup, illness, or death and the person in the household who took care of the household necessities is no longer available, it isn’t long before you know you need help. Finding someone to do these little jobs can be difficult. It’s a good idea to be prepared to learn how to […]

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Routine is a Life Saver

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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In times of stress routine is a life saver. In times of stress, loss, and change, the most important coping skill is taking control of your time. You must establish a routine. Picture a fish out of water. That’s how a person feels in the midst of grief, loss, or any major life change. Without […]

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What to Expect When Your Catholic Friend Dies

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Roman Catholic refers to a religious body that acknowledges the pope as its authority and the Vatican as the center of ecclesiastical unity. The Catholic Church’s position on death is as follows … From the General Introduction of the Order of Christian Funerals: “The Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident […]

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Thinking of your own mortality

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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According to the Center for Disease Control, the average life expectancy for a person living in the United States is 78.6 years. Women on average live slightly longer than men. Our own mortality is not something most people think about on a daily basis. However, it is something that bubbles up in our consciousness from […]

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