Holding a funeral or memorial service for your loved one is a positive first step in the grieving process. Family members and friends get a chance to say their goodbyes and, at the same time, they get to share strong feelings with one another.
In the days, weeks, and months following the service, people continue to need others to lean on for understanding, encouragement, and guidance. For that reason, many local and national support groups have formed. These groups provide a common place and a comforting environment for expressing emotions through each phase of the grieving process.
Well known grief expert, author, and former pastor, Doug Manning has been a part of our grief support system for years. We have distributed his reading materials to literally thousands of area families and now hope to share with even more by making Doug's Blog on Grief available through our website.