Helping Youngsters Manage Their Grief

Helping Youngsters Manage Their Grief

Grief is no respecter of ages; children and teens grieve the deaths of loved persons deeply. But because youngsters don’t grieve exactly like adults, finding appropriate ways to support younger grievers is often difficult. Practice Honesty In the words of child...
Aftercare

Aftercare

Aftercare We at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc. feel that our services should extend beyond the funeral. We, therefore, offer a free and optional aftercare program to help our families through a major loss and adjustment in their lives. It...
Saying Goodbye to Your Life Mate

Saying Goodbye to Your Life Mate

Whether the relationship was measured in months or in decades, the death of your life mate is a loss for which you are never completely prepared. Well-meaning friends and family members sometimes encourage you to “move on” and even remind you that your...