
I always thought that I had a pretty good understanding of this life.
At least in the sense of being able to process events that happen to me logically.
That’s one gift that has been given to me through my career as a funeral director.
New York State Funeral Directors Association
I always thought that I had a pretty good understanding of this life.
At least in the sense of being able to process events that happen to me logically.
That’s one gift that has been given to me through my career as a funeral director.
Editor’s Note: This Clergy Appreciation Day – the Second Sunday in October – takes place during the commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of World War I. In honor of both, here is an article, reprinted with permission, from A Living Memorial, Volume II, Chapter 4, by Colin Baker and Lynn Rainville. From the American Battle Monuments Commission.
As long as armies have existed, chaplains have provided for soldiers’ spiritual needs, aided the wounded, improved morale and buried the dead in improvised cemeteries.
Chaplains have served in the U.S. army since the Revolutionary War.
When we don't know what to say to someone who has suffered a loss, we may be tempted to turn to an old, worn-out cliche.
Unfortunately, in our attempt to be helpful, we may wind up saying something hurtful and leave the person feeling more pain or frustration.