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Grief and Reading Resources for Children

One of the best ways to help your child process their grief is to share stories and books by experts. Whether you’re introducing the concept to them for the first time, or trying to help them navigate ongoing grief, this reading list is specially curated for children of all ages. While there are many […]
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Guiding Your Child Through Grief

Losing a loved one is already one of the most difficult experiences any of us can go through, but it is particularly challenging for children. Especially if it is the first time they are facing the finality and pain of someone’s passing. While we cannot protect children from death, and the end of life’s cycle […]
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How to Talk to Children about Death

In Jewish tradition, we know that death is the final part of life – a migration from one home to another. Despite traditions that help us understand this, adults still have trouble explaining it to young minds. While it may be challenging, explaining death to your child is one of the most important things you can […]
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Virtual Memorials: Online Support for Vital Connections

The passing of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. Traditional services at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary offer a comforting space where friends and family can come together to support the bereaved during these painful times. In addition to in-person gatherings, virtual memorials provide a new, […]
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Bridging the Distance: Streaming Services for Funerals

While technology like social media allows us to memorialize our loved ones in new, meaningful ways, attending a funeral remains one of the most important ways to support the bereaved and honor the legacy of the deceased. Unfortunately, far away friends and family cannot always take part in these important ceremonies because of health […]
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How to Preserve Your Loved One’s Digital Legacy

In today’s digital age, our online presence – from treasured photos and social media profiles to personal blogs and online accounts – forever captures our memories, experiences, and relationships. When a loved one passes away, preserving these digital memories can offer comfort and lasting connection, yet the process can feel overwhelming. This step-by-step guide […]
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What is Tradition?

Carrying on Jewish traditions for new generations is the core behind everything we do at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary. But what is tradition? Why does it matter? Why do people still practice it today? Although it seems like an artifact of the past, tradition is actually a verb. It, changes, lives on, and […]
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Why Consider a Grief Support Group?

Grief is one of the most painful and personal experiences anyone can go through. It manifests differently for everyone, with no clear timeline for how long it will last, how it will evolve, or when peace of mind will return. However, this journey does not have to be endured alone. One certainty is that sharing […]
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