by Denise Gibb | Jul 17, 2019 | Bereavement, Grief, Loss, Pet Loss, Pet Memorials, Sympathy Gifts
How to grieve the loss of a pet dog is this month’s FAQ (frequently asked question). Research shows that for many, the loss of a much-loved dog is comparable to the death of a human loved one.“Euthanising Tina, my 16-year-old Labrador, was devastating. I cried more...
by Denise Gibb | Jul 16, 2019 | Grief, Mourning
What does successful grief look like? When my mom died, the Kubler-Ross grief model was the road map for mourning. Friends and family measured every tear and angry outburst against the five-stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Today,...
by Denise Gibb | Jul 1, 2019 | Grief, Pet Loss, Pet Memorials, Urn Jewelry
Each month, our fashionistas are on the hunt for hot new pet ashes jewelry. July is no exception. If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a cherished pet, comfort them with stylish pet urn jewelry. Inside each exquisitely designed pendant, necklace,...
by Denise Gibb | Jun 14, 2019 | Cremation Ashes Jewellery, Grief, Mourning, Sympathy Gifts
How to fill jewelry urns and What is cremation urn jewelry? are common questions. Cremation urn jewelry looks as stylish and sophisticated as regular jewelry with one difference. Inside is a hidden chamber able to hold keepsake cremation ashes.Urn jewelry or mourning...
by Denise Gibb | Jun 7, 2019 | Tell Us Your Story
Who doesn’t love donuts? My dad called mom a donut magician. “Noone can make ‘em like your ma,” he used to say after the first bite. So I guess it was fitting mom died on National Donut Day three years ago. Her loss devastated us all. Dad never recovered. His health...
by Denise Gibb | Jun 6, 2019 | Celebration, Holidays
Happy National Donut Day Happy National Donut Day is almost here. If ever you needed an excuse to eat a doughnut, June 7 is it. Along with honoring the World War I origins of National Donut Day, we’ve put together some fun ideas to make you a National Donut Day legend...
by Denise Gibb | May 19, 2019 | Tell Us Your Story
Six months ago, I euthanized my best friend, Ruby. She was a beautiful black Labrador with bone cancer. Her pain was insufferable, yet I agonized over ending her life. The Vet said it was the kindest thing I could do. But I kept asking myself, “Will Ruby ever forgive...
by Denise Gibb | May 10, 2019 | Tell Us Your Story
Every morning, I would kiss my husband, Terry, good-bye before heading to work. Our kiss was the cue for my two children, Maree and Jake, to collect their school lunches off the kitchen bench and race out to the car. But this particular morning, my kids were at home...
by Denise Gibb | May 3, 2019 | Bereavement, Grief, Loss, Mourning
Most Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know the tradition of ‘Sorry Business’.Sorry Business is a time of mourning that involves responsibilities and obligations to organize and attend the funeral and participate in mourning events, activities or...
by Denise Gibb | Apr 29, 2019 | Bereavement, Grief, Loss, Mourning
Deciding what is appropriate to wear to a funeral can be tricky. Traditionally, black is the colour of choice for Western culture. Yet in China, the traditional color of mourning is white, while in Thailand it’s purple. But not everyone mourns in a traditional sense....
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