Tag Archives: memorial

In the Name of God – How Faith Communities Can Support the Bereaved

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Greet Grief

The words of his story stick in his throat as Roger tries to swallow his emotions. His wife Elaine has died four months ago; the fresh pain being unleashed as he finds a willing listener in me. Elaine had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereavement, Faith, Grief, Healing, Lessons from others, Religion, Spirituality, support | Tagged acceptance, anger, church, compassion, faith, funeral, God, grief, grieving, Loss, memorial, pastor, priest, rabbi, support, worship | 2 Comments

Busting Through Life and Death

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Greet Grief

Anne sits in the upholstered arm-chair in the front row of the visitation room at the local funeral home. Waiting for the funeral service to begin, she stares at the casket where a cascading blanket of red roses and her … Continue reading →

Posted in death, family, funerals, Grief, grieving, Healing, Inspiration, Lessons from others, Relationships, Rituals and Traditions, The Gifts of Grief | Tagged aunt, bust, candles, conductor, family, fun-loving, funeral, funeral home, German composer, grief work, memorial, music, pranksters, prost, Richard Wagner, siblings, sister, tradition, vacation | Leave a comment

No Place Like Home.

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Greet Grief

Two steps up to a small concrete porch with a wrought-iron railing, you enter an arched door leading into the front hallway. The living room and dining room is the entire length of our cream-city brick house on 91st Street. … Continue reading →