Oakland County Cremation Services

08/09/2024

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08/08/2024

Dying to Know Day, on August 8th, encourages deep conversations about the one thing all humans have in common – death. The day is all about easing the stress and normalizing conversations about death, to make the transition from life to death a bit easier. Having these types of difficult conversations in advance might feel a bit uncomfortable or awkward now but, ultimately, this can help to reduce the anguish that is felt by loved ones after someone dies.

Andrew Anastasios published his book called Dying to Know: Bringing Death to Life in 2010. The book offers some options for conversation starters to remove some of the awkwardness from the topic. Talking about death…is part of life…So that we’ll all accept and plan on death, so that we can live even better in the present moment.

08/07/2024

National Lighthouse Day!!
Let Your Light Shine....

08/07/2024

Purple Heart Day on August 7th is a day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who bravely represented their country and were wounded or killed while serving. These people are decorated with a Purple Heart in the name of the President.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

08/06/2024

August is Happiness Happens Month, a whole month dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy. Happiness is a choice. Remembering happiness does not mean you are problem free. That kind of life does not exist. Happiness is not a destination, but rather a life-long pursuit. Happiness can be anywhere at any time. Happiness is unlimited and can be contagious, it can be a small action and that sharing one’s happiness can bring a lot of joy in other people’s lives.
What makes you happy?

08/05/2024

August is National Wellness Month focusing on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Create wholesome habits in your lifestyle all month long and see how much better you feel!

Small steps can lead to many more healthy habits in your lifestyle-
-Add more fruits and veggies to your meals.
-Monitor your sleep and make adjustments for better sleep habits
-Join a yoga, walking, or aerobics class.
-Learn to meditate.

08/04/2024

August 4th is celebrated as the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday, honoring the courageous work of the service members. The United States Coast Guard is one of the six US Armed Forces. Always ready to protect our shores and waterways, the Coast Guard provides more than search and rescue. They are a large part of the nation’s navigation system and Marine Environmental Protection.

Since 1790, service members have been ready to provide support whatever the mission and their commitment continues today. Thank you for your service.

08/04/2024

American Family Day on the first Sunday in August, encourages families to spend time with one another. This day celebrates the bonds that laid the foundation for our lives, blood or otherwise. The day is to be all about the relationships built in a family, cherishing them in person and making memories.

08/04/2024

The first Sunday in August is National Sisters Day – Sisters are the Best! Nothing can quite compare to the bond that sisters have, the closeness that forms as you grow up together, sharing your secrets, your dreams, the fun times and has been by your side through thick and thin. Sisters have a deep connection that grows throughout childhood and remains strong throughout life.

Thank you to all the sisters out there that cared for us, helped us and even helped shape us into who we are today! Cherish the memories and make plans to create new ones.

"Sisters are different flowers from the same garden". ~author unknown

08/04/2024

The first Sunday in August is National Friendship Day. Friendships are a treasure trove of laughter, memories and support. It’s the sunshine on a cloudy day and the bond that lasts a lifetime. Friendships are the purest type of human relationships and can sometimes become our chosen family.
“Friends are flowers in the garden of life…” ~Proverb

08/03/2024

Sunflowers are said to be a symbol of adoration, loyalty, and longevity. Part of the daisy family, their bright yellow color is a sign of happiness, friendship, and intelligence. In addition to offering benefits such as food and beauty for humans, sunflowers are also excellent attractors for butterflies as well as providing pollen for the all-important honey bees. Much like the sun, sunflowers mirror vibrancy and give off an energy of life. National Sunflower Day reminds us to show our inner sunshine, while taking the opportunity to share one of the most beautiful and happiest flowers on earth.

08/02/2024

National Coloring Book Day, on August 2nd, invites everyone to embrace the joy of coloring. A day to inspire people of all ages to color, as a way to relax and refocus the mind when experiencing stress due to grief and loss. This Remembering a Life Blog by Elizabeth Lewis, a grief support specialist, speaks about the healing power of art, on how creating art can reduce nervous tension and aid in emotional expression.

I first became aware of the adult coloring phenomenon five years ago when presenting a workshop at a senior center on how creating art can reduce nervous tension and aid in emotional expression. Much to my delight, one of the workshop participants shared how she had recently joined an online adult c...

08/01/2024

Chapter 8 begins...
"August, the last hurrah of summer, let's make it unforgettable." — Unknown