Brookhaven Is Our Home: Why We Value Community
When we say that we are community-based, we mean it. Bateman-Allen Funeral Home was founded in 1950 in Parkside, Pennsylvania. In 1960, it was relocated to Brookhaven. We are a family business, started by Edward E. Bateman. Most people knew Edward as Ned, though. And Ned’s son, Lee, became a licensed funeral director in 1975...
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What to Post on Facebook When Someone Dies: Consoling Friends and Family
Last month we shared tips for what to post on Facebook when someone dies. That article was focused on sharing helpful information for loved ones and family who are responsible for sharing the news of the loss of a loved one. In this Part Two, we’re going to look at posting on Facebook from the...
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Social Media and Death
These are questions previous generations haven’t had to answer: what are the rules about social media and death? What should we do about social media when a loved one dies? Should we post about it? Should someone close their accounts? What’s the right thing to say on social media when a loved one dies? Or...
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Living Alone After the Death of a Spouse
Living alone after death of a spouse is one of the hardest things a person can endure. This is true whether you were married or simply building a life together, whether you spent decades together or were partners for a shorter amount of time. When you’ve lived with someone and then that someone dies, it...
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How Do You Deal With the Death of a Spouse
There is no easy way to say it: the death of a spouse is a traumatic event. Losing a spouse can completely change your world in every way. It can plunge you into grief, make you feel lonely and alone, and even affect your finances and standard of living. While everyone will deal with the...
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Five New Year Resolutions To Make When You are Grieving
Dealing with grief at any time is a challenge, but dealing with grief in the New Year is especially difficult. Sometimes it might even feel like it’s an impossible concept. That’s completely understandable. Holidays are a time we all associate with loved ones and our greatest memories probably include times spent with others, including the...
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3 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays While Grieving
Thinking of ways to celebrate the holidays while grieving isn’t a topic anyone wants to think about. But grief can seem heavier during the holidays, no matter if your loved one passed recently or many years ago. Missing our loved ones at the holidays is especially painful because we often think of holidays as special...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Grief
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Grief can make the holidays even more difficult than usual. Our most celebrated holidays happen in December when the days are shorter and sunset comes earlier than ever. This means that the holiday months are especially difficult for many reasons. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a...
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What to Do When Someone Dies: After the Funeral
One of the hardest questions to ask is what to do when someone dies. It might seem that the work is done after you’ve celebrated and memorialized your loved one at the funeral or service, but that’s unfortunately not true. Your loved one had a life filled with responsibilities, like monthly bills, retirement planning, a...
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