A longtime friend reached out to me and asked if I would create and deliver some Fall flowers to her Mother’s resting place for her. She’s moved far out of the area, so it’s been a bit of a challenge for her to keep the gravesite freshly decorated on a regular basis. Of course, I… Continue reading Delivering Fall Flowers To The Cemetery
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I Miss This Lady – Terribly!
Wishing a Happy Heavenly Birthday to my Grandma ššš I miss this lady – terribly! She would’ve turned 84 today – 7/13/2023. There are times my heart feels as though it’s really aching – even burning – over the thought of her being gone from this world. It can be tough to say the least.… Continue reading I Miss This Lady – Terribly!
My Journey : Becoming Death Positive
My thoughts and fears surrounding death have very much evolved since being introduced to (and now living with) a death positive mindset. The phobia of death is still quite prominent in my life at times (Iām in no way perfectly ācuredā), but my outlook has shifted for the better in a lot of ways. Iāve learned how to handle my moments of fear with a more improved attitude.
The Imperfections That ‘Come To Be’ Over Time Can Easily Go Unnoticed
It was a true pleasure helping the DeStefano family continue to honor their loved ones, and freshen up the place they’ve been resting at for the past 50 years. Like most memorials placed within the last century, the imperfections that “come to be” over time can easily go unnoticed.This particular monument still appeared very beautiful… Continue reading The Imperfections That ‘Come To Be’ Over Time Can Easily Go Unnoticed
A Very Simple Grave Decorating Tip
A lot of people enjoy caring for the resting place of their loved one. Cleaning or decorating your loved one’s grave not only gives the obvious outcome of a maintained and presentable area, but it’s also a great way to personally express your remembrance of them. It can be a relaxing, “me time” kind of… Continue reading A Very Simple Grave Decorating Tip
When “Sugar Coating” Death, You’re Doing More Harm Than Good
I came across this post recently while scrolling through TikTok. It was enlightening to see a person sharing their grief journey in such a raw and real way. It really cemented the fact that when “sugar coating” death, you’re doing more harm than good (in my opinion). Go ahead and avoid having open discussions about… Continue reading When “Sugar Coating” Death, You’re Doing More Harm Than Good
97th Death Anniversary Of My Grand Uncle
A commenter on my TikTok šµ noticed this video of mine that I shared early last Summer. It’s one of my very first grave cleanings that I captured and shared – tidying up the resting place of my Grand Uncle. They brought to my attention with their comment that today 3/22/22 marks the 97th anniversary… Continue reading 97th Death Anniversary Of My Grand Uncle
Memorial Keepsake Urn Necklaces
After my Grandparents passed away, I wanted to find something simple (but appealing) to put a small portion of their cremated remains into. We all handle grief differently, and I felt it was important toĀ have a piece of them with meĀ in an inconspicuous way.I came across theseĀ memorial keepsake urn necklacesĀ onĀ AmazonĀ that are offered in a variety… Continue reading Memorial Keepsake Urn Necklaces
Are You A Taphophile?
Whether or not you know what the wordĀ taphophileĀ means, I’m pretty confident that you areĀ oneĀ – just judging by the fact that you took the initiative to visitĀ sixfeetabovethegrave.com. Did you get a special feeling from the atmosphere featured in the video above?I’m not surprised! Now before you start thinking that there could be something seriously wrong with you, let… Continue reading Are You A Taphophile?
Grief Journey : Sprinkling Some Of My Grandparents’ Cremains At Their “Home Away From Home”
My Grandma and Pap enjoyed spending their Summers at a certain campground in Pennsylvania for 40+ years. Fortunately, my cousins purchased their camper (which was the last one that Gram and Pap owned) from them when they decided toĀ “call it quits”. Unfortunately, Gram and Pap passed away just a few years after selling their home… Continue reading Grief Journey : Sprinkling Some Of My Grandparents’ Cremains At Their “Home Away From Home”