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The story of Newcomer Funeral Homes in Toledo, Ohio - the place where families save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on high-quality cremations and funerals.
At Newcomer, we provide affordable cremation services for Toledo families, and your loved one's personal identity will be maintained every step of the way.
A practical, step-by-step guide walking families through what to do immediately after a death, from the first hours through funeral planning and the estate tasks that follow.
A practical checklist of essential end-of-life legal, financial, and final wishes documents every family should organize to bring peace of mind.
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The story of Newcomer Funeral Homes in Toledo, Ohio - the place where families save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on high-quality cremations and funerals.
When somebody we care about is dealing with a loss, we often find ourselves at a loss for words. We want to be comforting. We want to make them feel better somehow. At the very least, we don’t want to say anything that makes them feel worse.
What does it mean to leave a legacy? When people we love pass away, they leave us with memories, but they often leave us with tangible gifts, too. Those may come in the form of family photo albums, letters, or journals. If we’re lucky, they leave behind important traditions that stick with our families for generations.
Losing a loved one is hard on all of us, and can be especially difficult for children, who may not really understand what is going on or what death really means.Sometimes, an activity that children already enjoy can be a good way to connect with them about a difficult topic. To help, we’ve created a printable activity sheet that you can download here from our website to help stir positive memories and conversations about the loved one who is now gone. The sheet includes simple questions that your child can answer about the person who has died, as well as a figure and shapes to color. You can color a worksheet yourself and have a conversation with your child during the process.You may find that your child wants to revisit this activity several times with you as they process more memories and aspects of their loss. Saving the activity sheets in a folder, notebook or photo album can allow them to revisit the memories when they are older.Please know that some children may need additional, professional assistance in processing through a difficult loss. Indications that this might be the case include sadness that is always present and does not subside over time, continual feelings of hopelessness, pulling away from family and friends, an ongoing fixation on the loss, and the inability to accept the loss and embark upon a normal life. If your child experiences these symptoms of depression and/or complicated grief, experts highly recommend seeking professional help for your child immediately.