It’s a Funeral … Go Ahead and CRY

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Should Americans get more comfortable with tears? When it comes to funerals Americans can sometimes feel uncomfortable both shedding tears or observing their flow from a fellow mourner. Perhaps you have attended a funeral and noticed those who need to weep often leave the room? They retire to the restroom or go outside for a […]

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65 or over: Don’t Be a Fall Statistic

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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According to the CDC, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S. every second of every day, making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. If you or someone you care about are in this age group, it is time to do a safety assessment and possibly make a few adjustments.   Footwear   You […]

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3 Things You Need to Know About Veterans Cemeteries

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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There’s lot of information out there about veterans cemeteries: what they’re for, who is allowed to be buried in them, what is allowed to take place in them, etc. Often, this information conflicts or is purely anecdotal, so how can you know what’s true? Much of it depends on the circumstances, but we’ll share a […]

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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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