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Dos and Don’ts of Dividing a Loved One’s Possessions
The weeks and months following a loved one’s death can be difficult to face. Even after the funeral ends, there are lots of important decisions to make, and one of these is how to divide a loved one’s possessions. At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we have many families in Hauppauge, Bohemia, and Central Islip asking…
Read MoreThe Importance of Creating New Holiday Traditions After a Loss
We’ve talked with many New Yorkers here at Moloney Family Funeral Home who describe a feeling of melancholy that settles in during late fall. Some call it an emptiness; others refer to it as a sense of dread. At the root, it’s a lingering sadness that a loved one has died and the holidays are…
Read MoreThe First 5 Things You Should Do When a Loved One Dies
If someone you love has just died, your head is probably spinning. Your life will never be the same, but there are some very practical things you need to handle. Here are the top five things the team at Moloney Funeral Home believe you need to do after losing someone close to you. 1.) Report…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Having Our Grief Therapy Dog Present During the Arrangement Process
After a death, a pet can provide support when it’s needed most. Dogs, especially, are naturally tuned in to human emotions and able pick up on feelings and body language. One of the most interesting things about animals is that they can sense when someone isn’t happy. A dog might lower his ears or stare…
Read MoreRecognizing the Secondary Losses Others Don’t See
When you toss a pebble into a lake, it causes a ripple effect. The loss of a loved one works in a similar way. The initial loss is the most significant – and often the hardest to cope with. However, there are additional losses, known as secondary losses, that come about in the aftermath of…
Read MoreTo Post or Not to Post After a Loved One’s Death
In today’s day and age, it can be difficult to navigate the unwritten rules of social media. And when it comes to sharing news about the death of a loved one, these waters become extra murky. Should you post about the death? If so, when? What details are appropriate to include – and leave out?…
Read MoreThe Complex Nature of Grieving the Loss of a Parent
For many of us, our parents are our original foothold in the world—the people who look out for us and keep us safe when we’re young. When a parent dies, you may experience the loss in a profound way, and the grief may be complex and intensely felt. At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, Inc, we…
Read More7 Tips for Grieving Men
At Moloney Family Funeral Home, our compassionate staff helps our grieving neighbors throughout Holbrook, Port Jefferson Station, Central Islip, Long Island, and the surrounding New York area. Grief over the death of a loved one is a difficult thing for anyone, no matter their gender. Because of socialization and cultural norms, many men experience grief in a particular…
Read MoreNavigating Grief During the Warmer Months
Moving through grief is difficult any time of year, but it can be uniquely tough during the warmer months here in Holbrook, Central Islip, and Hauppauge. It seems incongruous to feel sad when the weather is warm and sunny what with all the gatherings and BBQs that happen this time of year. But at Moloney…
Read MoreHow to Care for Yourself While Grieving
Deep grief affects our whole mind-body systems. We may notice emotional, physical, and cognitive changes when we’re grieving. Grief can lead to tunnel vision, making it tough to be objective and to see the practical things we could do to feel better. At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we value self-care, especially during times of intense…
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