Grief

How To Offer Support from a Distance

Imagine this situation: Your friend just lost a loved one. You want to do everything you can to offer support, but you live halfway across the country. How can you help when you’re so far away? It’s likely that many of us may have faced this situation over… Read More

Celebrating Valentine’s After Losing Your Partner

Holidays often trigger intense emotions in the hearts of those who have lost someone special. Valentine’s Day is no exception, especially for Hunterdon and Somerset County families who have experienced the death of a spouse or romantic partner. Whether the romance lasted 5 years or 50, this day can… Read More

Surviving the Winter Blues

Even living in the beautiful state of New Jersey, the winter months can get a little hard and maybe even depressing, as the days get shorter and the temperature dips. This can be even more true if you’ve recently lost a loved one. But it is important to try… Read More

Special Ways to Remember Loved Ones on Thanksgiving

The holidays, especially family-focused celebrations like Thanksgiving, are some of the toughest times of the year if you’re grieving the death of a loved one. Meaningful traditions coupled with time spent with family and friends can bring back memories of that special person who’s no longer with you. Read More

How to Support Someone Who Has Lost a Child

Experiencing the death of a child is something no parent should have to go through. The pain is unimaginable. At, Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services we often field questions about how to support loved ones after the death of a child. While there are no… Read More

Unique Ways to Remember Your Loved One on Their Birthday

Many people tell us that one of the most difficult parts after losing a loved one is the “big days” that happen throughout the year. Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays – especially the birthday of the person who is no longer alive. A day that should be filled with fun… Read More

How to Handle A Loved One’s Death Anniversary

When it comes to the anniversary of a loved one’s death, most people don’t know what to expect. Should they do something special in commemoration? Maybe visit the final resting place? Or would it be easier to power through the day as usual in case painful feelings resurface? At… Read More

“Mommy, when is Grandma coming back?”— Explaining Death to Children

Knowing what to say to children when a loved one dies can be a challenge. Many New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania families have approached our team at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services over the years wondering about the “best” ways to handle… Read More

To Post or Not to Post After a Loved One’s Death

In today’s day and age, it can be difficult to navigate the unwritten rules of social media. And when it comes to sharing news about the death of a loved one, these waters become extra murky. Should you post about the death? If so, when? What details are appropriate… Read More

How Grief Rituals Help on Valentine’s Day

Since the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day has been defined as a day specifically for love and affection. At Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, we hear from families in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania who say it’s a tough holiday to face when you’ve… Read More