Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home

02/27/2026

Our March Grief Support Groups dates are out. Please note on 3/9/26 we will have our February Grief Book Club meet up, since we had to postpone due to the snow.

02/26/2026

Week 4: Love Is Patience
With others. With circumstances. And with yourself.
Love doesn’t rush healing, growth, or change.
Sometimes love is simply allowing things to unfold in their own time.

02/23/2026

Due to the winter weather, tonight's Grief Book Club will be postponed to Monday, Monday March 9th. Stay warm and safe everyone!

02/22/2026

This week at Forastiere Smith

02/20/2026

Did you know our sense of smell is one of the strongest links to memory and emotion? Certain scents such as lavender, vanilla, chamomile or even fresh baked food can bring a feeling of calm and comfort.
What scent brings you peace or reminds you of someone special?

02/19/2026

This week’s reminder: Love is taking care of yourself.
Rest counts. Saying no counts. Doing one kind thing for yourself counts.
Love doesn’t have to be complicated.

02/18/2026

Why we do what we do

02/17/2026

Remembering the life of Diane E. Enoch

View Diane E. Enoch's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

02/15/2026

If you or someone you know could use support, we’re here. This week we’re hosting:
• Survivors of Su***de – Monday, the 16th
• Widow/Widowed Support Group – Tuesday, the 17th

All groups are free, open to the public, and require no sign-up. Meetings take place at Forastiere Smith in East Longmeadow, 6:30–8:00 PM.

02/14/2026

However you’re spending today, we hope it includes something that makes you feel cared for. Warm conversation, a shared memory, or a small moment of peace. Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours.

02/13/2026

Here are our February Book Suggestions, including our February Grief Book Club book, Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog by Emily Dean.

02/11/2026

Week 2 of our February series: Ways to Show Love
Remembering names, preferences, stories, and moments is a simple but meaningful way to show care. Sometimes love lives in the details we choose to hold onto.