Why Don’t We Celebrate Life While the Person is Alive?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Interesting question, isn’t it? The person asking the question had recently attended what he described as a “fabulous funeral.” Turns out the funeral was billed as a celebration of life. Our questioner, Mark, attended because the person who died was the mother of a co-worker he had worked with for more than 30 years. Mark […]

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Normandy’s Hallowed Ground

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Every year on June 6, we recognize the anniversary of the Normandy Invasion during World War II. The invasion by the Allied Forces established a foothold on the shores of France; and was the start of the Allied advance into the interior which eventually lead to victory in Europe and liberty for the millions of […]

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Spring: A Fresh Optimistic Start

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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The birds are back. Nest building is underway across America. The early blooms dot the landscape with bright yellows and blues. The grass is that beautiful fresh green that only happens this time of year. Spring has arrived. People feel revitalized, ready to take on new tasks and are optimistic about the future. Of course, […]

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The Gift of a Note to Your Family

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Nothing means more to a grieving child, spouse, sister, brother or friend than a personal note from the deceased. It’s something that will be cherished. The note will make its way out of its safe keeping spot whenever the mourner needs to feel close to the person who died. It will be read on those […]

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Dad died. What Do I Do with the Pills?

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Prescription medication is expensive. Just that fact can be an understandable motivation for some risky business. When my father died, my mother was asking everyone, “Aren’t you on blood pressure medicine?  You take this heart pill don’t you?  What do you take for depression?” Her plan, no waste. My mom will also save four string beans when dinner is […]

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