Good Mourning

  • How to text a comforting text to a friend who is grieving

    by Kate Anderson

    Losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience, and supporting a friend through this difficult time can be equally as difficult. When words fail us, a simple text message can be a powerful way to express empathy, offer comfort and let them know that you’re thinking of them during this difficult time. In this post, we will share some gentle and thoughtful text messages you can send to your grieving friend to show your support and let them know you are there for them.

  • Benefits of purchasing an urn vase

    by Kate Anderson
    6 benefits of purchasing an urn that also doubles as a vase

  • How to design a memorial service for your mother with her urn as the focal point

    by Kate Anderson
    Losing your mother can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. Planning a memorial service to honor and celebrate her life is an essent...

  • How to choose the perfect urn for your mother's ashes

    by Kate Anderson
    When it comes to selecting an urn for your mom, it's important to choose one that is not only beautiful and respectful but also reflects her unique personality and style (& yours too).

  • How to honor your Mom on Mother's Day after she's passed away

    by Kate Anderson
    9 creative ideas for how to honor and celebrate Mother's Day after your Mom has passed away.

  • How to write a condolence note

    by Kate Anderson

    When someone close to us experiences the loss of a loved one, it can be challenging to know what to say or find the right words to write in a condolences card so we've put together some suggestions on condolence notes to write

  • How Will You Be Remembered? Leave A Lasting Legacy with Keepsake Documentary Videos

    by Kate Anderson
    We sat down with our friend Matt Markiwicz, from Kindred, to get their advice on leaving a lasting memory through documentary videos. 

  • How to personalize your loved one's funeral or memorial service

    by Kate Anderson
    A curated list of personalization options to consider when preparing for your loved one’s service. 

  • Welkin's gift guide for those who are grieving

    by Kate Anderson
    A guide for the most difficult gift to give — a gift for those who are grieving.

  • How choosing an urn is a gift to yourself and your loved ones

    by Kate Anderson
    Taking the guess-work out of choosing a final resting place is a gift to your loved ones. Knowing your remains will be displayed proudly and with dignity in an aesthetically-pleasing way is a gift to both yourself and your kin. 

  • Thinking about your own mortality after you lose a loved one – How to plan for your end of life

    by Kate Anderson
    We sat down with our friend Molly Markey, at ELDR, to get her advice on how to plan for your end of life.

  • How to write an obituary

    by Kate Anderson
    We sat down with our friends at Epilogg to get their advice on how to write an obituary, creatively and for free.