As a lasting tribute to my families and their precious pets, this year I am instituting the Tribute Scroll. In addition to the display of photos and reading of tributes at Pet Memorial Sunday, this will be a slideshow of … Continue reading
Last week I had a unique and undeniable experience with pet grief. From the moment I entered the home to receive the deceased pet, the companion pet nuzzled me, not in a threatening “this is my territory” kind of way, … Continue reading
As I work with families, all manner of questions arise – and one of the most frequent questions is “What do I do with the cremains (ashes)? Every family has their own ideas and needs about what is proper and … Continue reading
For anyone who has loved and lost an animal companion, the need for respectful grieving and memorials is clear. Animals fill a deep place in our lives; for children they are sometimes the closest friend and confidant, for seniors they … Continue reading
I’m entering a new phase and a new level of service for my families—social networking! Occasionally, I find a wonderful website or read a good book that I’d like to share with my families, and I love the thought of … Continue reading