Valley of Life | Online Memorial Blog

Having a close loved one die, like a husband or wife, is a personal and deep event that only the one left behind can truly know or understand. The help and support you receive during this time of grief is played against what you would do and say if your beloved was sitting there with you, listening and holding your hand. Condolence by Dorothy Parker is a condolence poem that tries to capture that feeling of sadness and that knowledge that only the one lost would truly understand how you feel in that moment. (more…)

Losing a loved one during the holiday season can be one of the most difficult. What is usually a joyous time of year can quickly turn into a time of complete depression for years and years. I saw this poem and thought it may boost the spirits of some of you that may be trying to deal with grief this Christmas season. Remember, joy can be found in many places despite the pain we feel. Find it in this poem if you can. (more…)

Capital Hospice is helping families honor the loved ones they have lost during the year by holding remembrance events throughout the country. Individuals who make a Tribute Light gift to the organization will have their loved one honored at one of the hospice’s local remembrance events.

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If you are a movie fan, or maybe just a Hugh Grant fan, you probably saw the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral. A whimsical movie full of twists and turns and great dialogue has touching and outlandish moments throughout. But the mood becomes somber, touching and even heartbreaking when the poem, “Two Songs for Hedli Anderson” is read. Below is Part I of that poem.

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If you know someone who is suffering from a life threatening illness and may be struggling with the sadness or disappointment of their lives journey, I encourage you to print this uplifting poem and share it with them. No matter what our time on earth is, we should all live our days to the fullest, embrace life and make every day count. (more…)