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J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., is South Carolina's oldest family owned funeral home and has been serving the Charleston community since 1865.

Being family-owned for more than 150 years, we know the importance of family. And we pride ourselves on caring for your family during the emotional times that surround the loss of a loved one. Since 1865, when our great-great grandfather, Henry D. Stuhr, opened his funeral service, we have dedicated ourselves to providing the Charleston community with the best in facilities, staff and service.

02/03/2026

New Year, New Traditions: How to Honor Loved Ones All Year

Honoring your loved one after they pass doesn’t have to be limited to holidays or their birthdays. Keeping their memory alive is something that you can do all year long. Staying connected can help to process grief in a positive way. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Plant a Memorial Garden
Whether you dedicate a small area inside your home or apartment or a larger section in the yard, a memorial garden is a wonderful way to remember someone you’ve lost. While you’re pruning or watering the garden, use that time to reflect on your loved one. You can include children in the gardening tasks as well.

Be Crafty
Crafts do not have to be tied to a special occasion. When you have time, or when you miss your loved one, do something. You can paint a photo, sketch a picture, create a memory book, or sculpt something. If you have children, talk to them about their feelings and encourage them to make a finger painting for the person they are missing.

Choose a Day for Honor
Dedicate a particular day each month to honoring your loved one. On that day, listen to their favorite music, watch a movie they loved, write them a letter, or just write about them. This doesn’t have to be limited to one day, but you can start a routine each month and build from there.

Light a Candle
Honoring your loved one does not need to be complicated. A simple loving gesture, such as lighting a candle each day, can be a sweet regular tribute.

Make Their Favorite Meals
Did your loved one have a favorite recipe they asked for regularly? Was your lasagna or carrot cake the must-have item? Enjoy any of these delicious items on their behalf. The simple of making a meal is a great way to show your gratitude or evoke fun memories.

Give Back
Volunteer for a cause that was important to your loved one. Did they participate in a marathon to benefit the local community? Did they help raise money for a cancer research group? Continue their passion in their name. Remember, if it’s not something you can physically do – for example, you cannot run a marathon – do not feel obligated. Instead, choose something that is within your comfort zone.

Take a Trip
Did you and your loved one take a regular trip to the beach, go on a camping trip, or escape everyday life at another favorite destination? If you can, revisit, share memories, and continue to enjoy the location. Traditions do not have to stop after your loved one is gone. It might be difficult without them, but it’s okay to continue your vacation traditions.

Create a Memory Jar
Create a shared space, or make a box or jar to deposit memories or feelings of gratitude that pop up during the day. Write them on strips of paper and read them when you want to look back. If you have children, they can add to it whenever they are dealing with their grief.

Start a Legacy Project
These take time, but they will keep your loved one’s memory alive for years. Consider creating a scholarship in their name at their alma mater or at a local high school. If you are up to the task, write their life story and send it to family members who might be interested.

Whatever you choose, feel free to change it when you want. There are no rules when it comes to honoring your loved one year-round.

12/20/2025

Wishing Todd a very Happy Birthday!

12/14/2025

Recently, our staff had the pleasure of welcoming nearly forty funeral directors from South Carolina and Georgia as we hosted a continuing education event at our Mt. Pleasant Chapel. Participants received 5 credit hours in ethics, professional communication, and bloodborne pathogens, led by Greg Cannon. We extend our sincere gratitude to Shields Professional Vehicles, The Kilpatrick Group, National Guardian Life, and The Messenger Co. for sponsoring this professional development event.

12/12/2025

Serenity, congratulations on your graduation and earning your degree in Mortuary Science from Piedmont Technical College. Your perseverance and determination have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of you. Attending Serenity’s graduation is BJ Young, who has served as Serenity’s licensed supervisor during her apprenticeship at Stuhr Funeral Home.

12/11/2025

On Wednesday evening, some of our staff members got together to enjoy some fun and cheer for our South Carolina Stingrays.

12/09/2025

Please help us in wishing Johnny Stuhr a very Happy Birthday!

12/09/2025

How to Manage Grief and Loss During the Holidays

For many, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But if you are grieving the loss of a friend or loved one, the season can be difficult. Feelings of sadness, sorrow, and even guilt overshadow the joys of gatherings and traditions.

“The holidays often tend to intensify one’s grief,” said Janice Neal Meyer, MDiv, GC-C, Certified Grief Counselor at Stuhr Funeral Home.

“Those feelings of clouded thoughts, sadness, fatigue, the inability to concentrate, tears, tears and more tears, and perhaps some anger or regrets, are just a few feelings that many people experience in their grief.”

With these intense emotions swirling around, how do you navigate this so-called merry season while coping with your loss?

Meyer says to expect the grief instead of hoping you can suppress it.

“It is a normal human emotion,” she says. “Make space for this grief and allow yourself to just be. Give yourself space and a quiet time for the soul. Reduce the expectations you may place on yourself. Also, remember that you may be both sad and grateful simultaneously – sad that the loved one has died and grateful for the time you had.”

The holidays are also the perfect time to honor the life of the person who has passed.

“Talk about the loss and absence in your life,” Meyer said. “Affirm life and hope. Write a holiday letter or poem to your loved one, or simply journal about your feelings and your loved one.”

Meyer suggests finding time and places to honor your loved one with intentional remembrances.

“For example, in your home, you can light a new candle at a special time of the day or week in memory of the loved one,” she said. “Many choose to sit for a bit of reflection and meditation or journaling at this time. Some honor the deceased with donations to their place or program of choice that brought meaning, hope, and purpose to the loved one’s life. Some honor their loved one by simply saying, I love you and I miss you.”

Remember too that it’s also okay to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, even while you’re grieving.

“It is also okay to laugh,” says Meyer. “A bereaved person in a group recently shared that when they laughed for the first time after the death of their loved one, they were reminded that they can laugh again. This will be different for each person. Honoring the loved one with intentional family time to share photos and special memories or to make a special holiday ornament can be very healthy and healing. Some places of worship have special services for the bereaved during the holidays.”

Grieving can be taxing on your mind and body, so Meyer says it’s important to practice self-care.

“You may also still be recovering from ‘caregiver exhaustion’ in addition to your present grief,” she says. “Go outside and get some form of exercise that is appropriate for you. See your doctor or health care provider. Grief may affect all parts of one’s body and health. Be kind to yourself. Practice your faith of choice in whatever rituals of prayer, worship, devotions, meditations that are a part of your faith. Be gentle with yourself and find grief support that works for you.”

Most importantly, Meyer says, if at any time you feel that you are unsafe in your grief, call 911.

The team at J. Henry Stuhr recognizes and honors that each one’s grief is highly personal and may be affected by many different bereavement risk factors. They offer a 1:1 grief support session with a Certified Grief Counselor to further assess one’s grief and needs, followed by referral to other community resources or to the ongoing grief support groups offered throughout the year.

During the holidays, J. Henry Stuhr hosts multiple Holiday Grief workshops and grief support groups that strive to provide a safe, trusting place for the bereaved to express their grief and needs, or just listen if talking is too difficult.

The holiday grief support includes considering many different aspects of grief during the holidays, including how to begin preparing oneself for the holidays in the midst of life-changing loss and grief.

“We offer models of remembrance that one can use alone or with family and we offer considerations on how to practice self-care during a very fragile and vulnerable time in one’s life,” Meyer said.

“We also allow oneself to feel joy and hope again as each one is ready. Finding a balance between grief and hope may be different for each person. We are here at J. Henry Sthur’s to make this journey with you.”

Upcoming J. Henry Stuhr Holiday Grief Workshops include:

Mt. Pleasant at South Bay Retirement Community on Monday, December 8, at 2 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr - Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun St., Charleston, on Thursday, December 11, at 1:30-3 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr 2026 ongoing year-round grief support groups will resume in Charleston, N. Charleston and Mt. Pleasant in 2026.

For more information about grief support, call J. Henry Stuhr at 843-723-2524 or other expert advice and tips when you need it most, please visit: https://jhenrystuhr.com/blog/

11/20/2025

Each year we look forward to attending and supporting the Charleston Leadership Prayer Breakfast. This morning’s speaker, George Greene III of Water Mission gave a truly heartwarming and inspiring message. Thank you to the Charleston Leadership Foundation for organizing a great morning for us all.

11/18/2025

Ginger, we hope that your day is as sweet as the icing on your cake. Happy Birthday!

11/18/2025

On Veterans Day, ROTC cadets from Lucy Beckhman High School in Mount Pleasant, visited Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens to place a U.S. flag on the grave of each veteran who is buried in the cemetery. Thank you to each student and faculty member who helped us honor our Veterans. (photos by Brian Calhoun)

11/16/2025

Happy Birthday, Maya! We hope that you have a wonderful day.

11/15/2025

Please help us by wishing Kimberly a very Happy Birthday.

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