Chapel Hill Funeral Home

04/29/2026

Helping you discuss grief with your children, this 78-page book is meant to be more than just a one-time activity for you and your child. It is a resource that you can come back to as different grief moments arise. It contains activities for children, tips for parents as well as answers to common grief and bereavement questions.
https://www.amazon.com/When-Someone-Dies-Child-Caregiver-Activity/dp/099638040X

04/27/2026

1. Don’t let anyone say it's crazy to be grieving the loss of a pet. Intense grief is natural and normal when losing a beloved member of the family.
2. Don’t expect to feel grief in only one way. Grief isn’t just one emotion. It is unique to everyone and comes in different ways, and lasts different amounts of time.
3. Honor their life in one way or another. For many, skipping this step inhibits the chance to begin the healing process.
4. Remember other pets can also grieve the loss. Make sure to give them extra love, attention and care.
5. Share feelings and emotions with a close, pet-friendly, friend. There's not need to grieve alone, and remember to practice self-care.

04/25/2026

How do you preplan?
Relax: Once the arrangements are set, you will receive a written statement to share with family and friends. For your convenience and peace of mind, a copy will also be kept at the funeral home.

04/22/2026

Grief does not look or feel the same to everyone. Each person experiences the stages of grief in a different order and at a different pace. It’s important to keep that in mind when thinking about the 7 stages of grief:
Shock & Disbelief
Denial
Pain
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance/Hope

04/21/2026

Some ways to honor your loved one on their birthday, an anniversary date, holiday and more...
- Bring flowers to their final resting place, or simply go for a visit
- Listen to a voicemail they've left you or a video recording
- Do one of their "favorites" - watch a movie, attend their church, grab a scoop or two of their favorite ice cream
- Get creative - make art, sing, play an instrument
- Send part of their cremated remains to be made into a tree, jewelry, etc.
- Write them a letter
- Make a donation in their honor
Do you have anything to add to this list?

04/19/2026

An urn can be made from almost any material and come in a variety of shapes. Some common types of urns are a decorative urn, biodegradable urn, religious urn, companion urn, and keepsake urn. With many choices available, finding an urn that fits your style and wishes can easily be done. Make sure to take some time to sit down and review what will be best for you before you make decisions. The first step? Decide what will be done with the deceased cremated remains. Share if you prefer communication by phone or email and we'll reach out to you shortly: http://chapelhillfuneralhomel.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Give your loved ones the gift of knowing your final wishes by planning ahead.

04/09/2026

How do you preplan?
Reflect: Consider how you want your life to be remembered. You can include special interests to help make your service even more meaningful.

04/06/2026

A grief poem by Rudyard Kipling we thought may be helpful today --

For a season there must be pain -
For a little, little space
I shall lose the sight of her face,
Take back the old life again
While She is at rest in the place.
For a season this pain must endure,
For a little, little while
I shall sigh more often than smile
Till Time shall work me a cure,
And the pitiful days beguile.
For that season we must be apart,
For a little length of years,
Till my life's last hour nears,
And, above the beat of my heart,
I hear Her voice in my ears.
But I shall not understand -
Being set on some later love,
Shall not know her for whom I strove,
Till she reach me forth her hand,
Saying, "Who but I have the right?"
And out of a troubled night
Shall draw me safe to the land.