As students return to classes across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, the staff of Long & Son supported local students by supplying stuffed book bags to the C.W. Williams Community Health Center, a local community health center committed to the highest quality Primary and Preventive Care services and Health Education to all community and surrounding community residents in… Continue reading Long and Son Supports Community “Back to School” Supply Drive
January 1, 2018 As we embark upon a new year, the staff of Long & Son Mortuary Service, Inc. takes this opportunity to honor the fond memories and reflect upon the firm foundation left to us by our beloved founders: Lem and Eddie V. Long. We knew that they would not live forever; and yet,… Continue reading Building on a Legacy of Excellence: Quality and Service
I’ve been fortunate enough in my life that I haven’t had to plan a funeral so far. I really can’t imagine the stress of having to do that. It’s no wonder that it’s an industry known for high costs. I can imagine you would be willing to pay ANYTHING to avoid having to make those kinds of decisions… Continue reading Cremation vs. Burial Costs
I couldn’t figure out how to delicately bring up the subject of what my parents want done with their bodily remains after death. The topic is awkward on all sides. If you’re elderly, you may worry that just talking about what happens after death could be depressing or bad luck. (Is that wood-knocking I hear?)… Continue reading Alternatives to the Traditional Funeral
It is important to recognize that all children are unique in their understanding of death and dying. This understanding depends on their developmental level, cognitive skills, personality characteristics, religious or spiritual beliefs, teachings by parents and significant others, input from the media, and previous experiences with death. Nonetheless, there are some general considerations that will… Continue reading What do kids of various ages realize about loss of life?
The following tips may help you to support your child after the loss of a loved one. Some of these recommendations come from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. Allow your child to be the teacher about their grief experiences: Give your child the opportunity to… Continue reading How can I support my youngster with the loss of a loved one?
The range of reactions that kids display in response to the death of significant others may include: Emotional shock and at times an apparent lack of feelings, which serve to help the child detach from the pain of the moment; Regressive (immature) behaviors, such as needing to be rocked or held, difficulty separating from parents or significant… Continue reading How do youngsters react to loss of life?
Be honest with kids and encourage questions. This can be hard because you may not have all of the answers. But it’s important to create an atmosphere of comfort and openness, and send the message that there’s no one right or wrong way to feel. You might also share any spiritual beliefs you have about… Continue reading Describing Loss of life in a Child’s Conditions
Remarks like, “You’re holding up so nicely,” “Time heals all wounds,” “Believe of all you still have to be grateful for” or “Just be happy that he’s out of his pain” are not constructive. They harm and make a friend’s journey with grief a lot more hard. Keep in mind that your friend’s grief is… Continue reading Helping a Good friend in Grief
If you are looking through this brochure, you are presently using actions to admit that somebody in your family members is dying. You could have discovered some family members want to discuss the illness, whilst other individuals seem to be to want to deny the truth and refuse to go over it. Appropriate now your… Continue reading Assisting Your Household When a Member is Dying
