Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel

Navigating grief with empathy and support | Peninsula Daily News Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Home offers personalized support for grieving families.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel in Port Angeles is holding a discussion on Veterans' Memorial Benefits on Thursday, May 16, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral chapel, 105 W. Fourth St.

For more information, see the flier below or contact the funeral chapel at 360.946.2701 or at their website www.peninsulafuneralhomes.com.

A five-week grief support group begins tomorrow from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the VHOCC Conference Room, 829 E. 8th St., Port Angeles. There is still time to register by calling 360-452-1511.

Open to anyone in the community experiencing grief, the support group offers a safe and confidential environment to share your feelings and experiences with others; gain a clearer understanding of the mourning process; and learning coping strategies and skills for the emotional pain of loss.

Please join us if you are hurting.

Do you need a safe place to share your feelings and experiences of grief and the loss of loved ones? Do you need to gain a clearer understanding of the mourning process or learn coping strategies and skills for the emotional pain of loss?

VHOCC is offering a five-week grief support group that can help. The group meets Tuesdays, April 23-May 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the VHOCC Conference Room, 829 E. 8th St., Port Angeles. It is free and open to anyone experiencing grief, whether the grief is old or new and regardless of the circumstances surrounding the death.

To register or for more information, phone 360-452-1511 or email [email protected].

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Cemetery Etiquette

When you visit a cemetery, remember not to touch other families' monuments or headstones; this is not only disrespectful, but may cause damage to the memorials — especially older ones. Never remove anything from a gravestone, such as flowers, coins, or tributes that have been left by a family.

Cemetery Etiquette

Use designated receptacles if they are provided, otherwise hang onto your trash and take it with you when you leave.

Funeral Etiquette:

Try to find out the dress code before you attend, so that you can be sure you’ll dress appropriately. If you aren't sure, simply try to dress in a conservative way that shows respect for the family and other mourners. For men, a suit and a conservative tie is usually a safe bet. Women should generally wear a conservative dress, skirt, or pants with a tasteful blouse. But, again, this varies widely by culture and family.

Cemetery Etiquette

If you bring children, make sure to keep a close eye on them and keep them from running, yelling, and playing or climbing on graves and monuments.