
Grief is Real
Posted on October 27, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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According to the Mayo Clinic, grief is “the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss.” There is a lot in the sentence above. Take a moment and let it all sink in. Grief is […]
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My Spouse Died: Do I Really Need to Wait a Year to Move?
Posted on October 13, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Nearly all experts say to wait at least six months to a year after a death or divorce before making big lifestyle changes like moving. Sometimes it is just not possible to allow yourself that much time. When that is the case, understanding the thinking behind this advice may help one avoid the pitfalls of […]
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What Is the Purpose of the Register Book?
Posted on September 29, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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There are a lot of little things that make a funeral special. And one thing that you’ll find at most funerals is a register book. Although it might feel strange to “sign in” to a funeral, register books serve multiple, essential functions. So, what exactly is the purpose of a register book? What is a […]
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Three Ways to Support Someone Who is Grieving in Isolation
Posted on September 15, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Grief is difficult in perfectly normal times. However, when a global pandemic has us isolated, we lose two important comfort and coping mechanisms. Hugs are very hard to come by these days. In normal times the physical touch of a hug fills the vacuum when a person who loves another is at a loss for […]
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Planning a Funeral for Someone in Hospice Care
Posted on September 1, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Having a family member in hospice care is not easy. There is no denying death is near. Sometimes the care is difficult, especially when the illness is painful. Life is coming to an end. Sometimes the funeral is something that the person who is dying wants to talk about. They open the discussion. They […]
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