by RyanFuneralHomes | Jun 4, 2019 | Grief Support
Several months ago, we wrote about three simple ways to help a grieving parent; so, this month we’re covering the other side of the coin: ways to help children cope with the loss of a loved one. The ways in which children grieve can vary based on age and how close...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Apr 25, 2019 | Memorialization/Commemoration
The anniversary of a loved one’s death can be challenging, especially during the first few years after the loss, and finding the perfect way to pay tribute to someone who has played such a big role in our lives can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve decided to honor...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Nov 28, 2018 | Grief Support
By Brenda Emerson, Funeral Director and Embalmer “Grief is the normal and natural emotional reaction to loss or change of any kind.” Since there are many types of loss and a wide range of emotions, there is not a single grief definition that covers it all. Grief is...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Oct 5, 2018 | Cremation
A question we often get at the funeral home is “What are the rules and regulations with regards to scattering ashes after cremation?” Here is the answer, at least in the State of Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, state law permits you to place cremated remains in a grave,...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Sep 7, 2018 | Funeral Pre-Planning
By Brenda Emerson, Funeral Director and Embalmer DEATH. The word itself holds so much meaning that its mere mention can evoke anxiety, fear, and denial. We’re all going to die. We’re all equal in this inevitability. Avoiding the subject of death does not prevent it...
