10 Feb 2020 | Blog, Grief, Significant dates |
Valentine’s Day is a favourite day for those in love. But if you’re grieving the loss of a spouse, fiancé or partner, coping with the day can be emotionally taxing. Cupid’s arrow can pierce your heart in a very different way on Valentine’s Day. Everywhere you look,... 
19 Dec 2019 | Blog, Grief, Significant dates |
Walter Carter Funerals Managing Director Dale Maroney shares how losing her mother on Christmas Day changed her family’s festive traditions. The tree is up. The decorations are out. The lights are twinkling. Food is everywhere. And presents are plentiful. Christmas... 
18 Dec 2019 | Blog, Grief, Significant dates |
Have you even noticed that Christmas crackers tend to come in packs of six or 12? Even numbers seem to work. But what if this year you have an odd number of people at your table? One of your nearest and dearest is gone this year, never again to don the absurd tissue... 
11 Dec 2019 | Blog, Grief, Significant dates |
Dealing with death is hard for children. And it can be especially hard at Christmas time when they feel the absence of their loved one more acutely. Here are some ways you can help children cope with grief over the festive season. 1. Communicate Talk openly... 
27 Aug 2019 | Blog, Grief, Significant dates |
Being fatherless at any time can be tough. But it’s interesting how a commercially-driven calendar event can hammer home feelings that may otherwise remain under the surface. Greeting cards, TV ads and social media feeds tell us how we’re supposed to feel on Father’s... 
06 May 2019 | Blog, Grief, Significant dates |
The love of a mother is irreplaceable and doesn’t die, even when she does. Mother’s Day is a time to honour and celebrate your mother. While it’s a great day and a wonderful opportunity to make your mum feel special, it can also be a hard day if your mother has passed...