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What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Who is Grieving

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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It’s often difficult to know exactly what to say to someone who is grieving. Sometimes, even if you mean well, attempts to comfort and express your support can come out wrong or be taken differently than you intended. While every situation is unique, there are some common guidelines you can follow to help you be […]

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Conversation Starters for Visitations

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Visitations allow all those in the life of someone who has passed away to show their respects, say goodbye and offer support. However, the mix of people who gather in grief can vary greatly – from family and friends to co-workers and neighbors to mere acquaintances who may know the deceased or someone else who […]

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Behaviors Bound to Cause Misunderstandings

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Family drama during funerals is not an uncommon occurrence. In fact, some argument-provoking behaviors are actually seen quite often. Here is a look at some typical troublemaking titles and how best to curtail their behavior before it causes havoc:

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Keeping the Peace After a Death in the Family

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While sometimes a death in the family can bring out the best in people, offering compassion, support and assistance, it can unfortunately bring out the worst in others as well, making them behave uncharacteristically, and causing strife in the family that they often regret later. This is actually quite common, and rest assured, a little […]

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How Pre-planning Funerals Helps to Avoid Family Fights

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Losing a loved one affects family members in different ways and these varying emotions, combined with exhaustion and stress, can often lead to family conflicts. This is especially true when you add making difficult decisions to the mix.

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