Blog posts relevant to families that have experienced the loss of a loved one

November 4, 2020
The First Steps To Take After a Loved One Passes

The First Steps To Take After a Loved One Passes

Losing a loved one is a harrowing experience. In addition to grieving, you must tie up any loose ends left behind in their life. This balance of processing emotions and taking care of business gets overwhelming and often put off, but it is important that they get tended to. Honor You is here to help you manage the processes that follow a loss by laying out a checklist of the first steps to take after […]
October 26, 2020
How To Choose The Right Funeral Home

How To Choose The Right Funeral Home

A funeral is a memorable way to celebrate your loved one’s life, but when it comes to planning for this occasion, the funeral home is the biggest factor you must consider. To aid you in this process, we’ve created a brief guide revolving around how to choose the right funeral home for your dearest friend or relative. Consult Family First Ultimately, the funeral arrangement will depend on your loved one’s wishes. Of course, you must […]
October 13, 2020
Poems and Prayers To Put on Memorial Prayer Cards

Poems and Prayers To Put on Memorial Prayer Cards

Memorial prayer cards are designed to create a tangible tribute for funeral attendants that they can hold on to and cherish for years to come. While prayer cards are typically religious or devotional in nature, they are becoming increasingly used in more secular funerals as well. Often the cards include a photo on one side and a nice poem, verse, or prayer on the other to honor the loved one who has passed away. Choosing […]
November 28, 2019

Hope for the Holidays, Healthy Grieving

As we begin this holiday season we often find ourselves enjoying the company of family and close friends. We relish in food, fun and festivities. We can’t help but reminisce, sharing memorable times. We get to catch up on our day to days, what’s going on at work, how the children have grown and how we have developed since we’ve last been together. While this is a wonderful time of creating new memories, it can […]
July 25, 2019

A Practical Guide For Preparing For Passing On

Losing a loved one is always difficult. Research has shown the death of a close family member to be among the 10 most stressful events people experience in their entire lives. Adding practical matters like clearing out the deceased’s possessions and planning a funeral can make this already tough time even more difficult. You can alleviate the burden on those you will leave behind by preparing for your own passing in advance. This also assures […]