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Issue 5.15 Twenty years ago my family and I moved from California to St. George in order to work for Metcalf Mortuary as a pre-need advisor. After approximately 6 years of a very good working relationship, I was offered a job with the Huntsman Senior games as the Sports Director. Since I have always loved […] Issue 51.14 What a wonderful time of the year, we just completed Thanksgiving and as we receive the Christmas Season. It truly is a time to reflect on the past year, spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. I have fond memories of my childhood and the joy Christmas Time brought to me and […] Issue 42.14 Part 2 He was in the hospital and just recovering having gone through the chemo and he said sure. I just didn’t know if I would get there fast enough. I called him back and used a free conference calling line, which you can Google and find that allows you to record. I […] Issue 31.14 Part 2 Over the next few years, Jay’s physical and emotional pain was intense. He married a good woman named Susan. They struggled to blend their families. They wanted to make it work. They wanted to be happy. Soon after their marriage, Susan was also diagnosed with breast cancer. When I was living […] Issue 30.14 Part 1 June 4, 2014 By Shawna Morrissey Before you read this post, I want to make it very clear that suicide is NOT the answer. Your life is precious. If you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, PLEASE SEEK HELP. I am not an expert, a doctor or a religious […] Issue 11.14 The world seems to get faster and more hectic every day. We turn on the TV look on the internet or even read articles like this; it can feel overwhelming and confusing for all of us at times. I read an article recently about and American Hero Navy Seal, Chris Kyle, 38 who […] Issue 1.14 After a year of grief, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve also made some mistakes along the way. Today, I jotted down 15 things I wish I’d known about grief when I started my own process. I pass this onto anyone on the journey. 1. You will feel like the world has ended. I […] Issue 48.13 As a funeral director I have ran through my mind many times the thoughts of my own funeral or that of a close family member. A few months ago my thoughts became reality at the loss of my father, a two war veteran and hero to his five boys and grandchildren. My Dad […] Issue 16.13 As a funeral director in our community for over 20 years, I have seen a huge sift in the way and manner which families honor their dead. Though there is no right or wrong way in which families decide to honor the family member who has died, I do believe there is a […] Issue 49.11 The weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be both joyful and stressful. While we often find warmth and comfort in our family traditions, for someone who has recently experienced the death of a loved one, family traditions can make their grief all the more poignant, and tackling the season’s “to dos” […] |
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