Entries by Jessamyn
Empowering our Community – Putnam Coronavirus Response
We at Putnam work hard to empower our community with information and help build a positive and meaningful foundation for grief. With the advent of the Coronavirus – COVID-19 – people are starting to change how they interact with each other. This has implications for how families handle arrangements with funeral homes and their choices […]
Save a Seat
Thoughts on Grief During the Holidays and Major Events by Jessamyn Putnam The holidays are here, and whether it is your first holiday following the loss of a loved one or not, suffice it to say, this is usually a rough time of year for those grieving the loss of someone they loved. So what […]
‘Tis the Season
This season is about Peace on Earth, but what about Peace of Mind? Believe it or not, talking about, or even better, writing down your wishes about your care after you pass, can contribute towards one’s peace of mind, the issue is breaking through our unease when we confront the idea of death. Ultimately the […]
What Is Your Motivation – Making Funeral Arrangements Out Of Love And Not Fear
What is motivation? Motivation is used to describe WHY someone does something. Of course, there are a mountain of studies and theories, but simply stated, there are many different forces that guide and direct us. If you look towards literature and the arts, you can simplify it even further. From the bible to John Lennon, […]