In talking to families over the years, many have described how grief has a tendency to “sneak in” after losing a loved one. Our staff at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home can relate. Something as simple as hearing a particular song on the radio or coming across a memento from the past can automatically bring feelings of sadness or nostalgia to the surface. During our many decades helping families plan a funeral, cremation, or burial, we have learned how important it is to walk through grief instead of around it. We understand how it feels when the rest of the world seems to move on after a death ..read more

At Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, we know it’s not always easy to prioritize your own self-care or mental health, especially if you are a parent or someone in a caretaking position. We support our neighbors in managing their mental health, especially during difficult times like grieving a loved one. If you’re feeling stressed, irritable, or having trouble focusing, these may be signs that your mental health is suffering. Here are 5 tips for prioritizing your mental health: Embrace daily rituals. Perhaps you go for a run or a vigorous walk every morning before beginning your day. Maybe yo ..read more

We have all seen the horrific stories in the media about the families who have been devastated by an unsavory, or just irresponsible, funeral home that somehow managed to cremate the wrong person, or return the wrong remains to a family. Can you imagine the pain these families experience? It’s enough to make some people question the safety of cremation altogether, but families can rest assured that won’t happen if they choose Bayliff & Son Funeral Home. Why are we so confident about that? Because we own and operate our own crematory, allowing us to manage and oversee all of our procedures ..read more

Even living in the beautiful state of Ohio, the winter months can get a little hard and maybe even depressing, as the days get shorter and the temperature dips. This can be even more true if you’ve recently lost a loved one. But it is important to try and keep your spirits up, and there are many ways you can do so, even amid your grief. As much as you can, try to get outside and get a little sunshine and exercise. If it’s simply too chilly for you, invite a friend or family member over to watch old movies or play a favorite board game. Ask your grandkids over to make your favorite oatmeal rais ..read more

Do you or someone you know read the obituary section of the paper every day? Some may find it a morbid practice, but in truth, the obituary is simply another means whereby we honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, and allow their memory to live on. When losing a loved one there are so many things that need to be accomplished in a short period of time: notification of immediate family and friends that were important in their life, taking care of any legalities left behind in the estate, and choosing the right type of service(s). With all of these issues, memorializing your loved one in w ..read more

At Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, we’ve talked to many people who have said this: “When I witnessed my loved one’s burial, I couldn’t help but think of where I would like to be laid to rest. How do I go about making that decision?” We thought it would be helpful to offer guidance since we know how significant this is for you and generations of your loved ones. We’ve compiled information to get you started. Choosing your final resting place is deeply personal. This question is important: Have you thought about whether you would prefer traditional burial or cremation? H ..read more

Throughout our lives, we collect quite a few possessions: furniture, clothing, knickknacks, books, and more. When a family member dies, they leave their belongings behind, along with the question, “What should you do with all of this stuff?” It’s no surprise this is a highly sensitive issue, as these items serve as a visible reminder of someone who meant so much to so many. At Bayliff & Son, we have years of experience offering advice as families figure out how to manage their loved one’s belongings. The first step is to make categories: decide what you can throw out, what you can donate ..read more

At Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, we encourage every family who walks through our doors to preplan their funeral or cremation. We’ve helped families experience the benefits of making funeral arrangements ahead of time. Many of them feel peace of mind knowing all the important end-of-life decisions have already been made and the related costs have been calculated. When you have a chronic or terminal illness, it is especially difficult and often necessary to preplan your funeral. Taking this important step can provide much-needed consolation to both you and your loved ones. Preplanning can help ..read more

The holidays, especially family-focused celebrations like Thanksgiving, are some of the toughest times of the year if you’re grieving the death of a loved one. Meaningful traditions coupled with time spent with family and friends can bring back memories of that special person who’s no longer with you. At Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, we have seen how families benefit by creating new traditions to honor their loved ones. Acknowledging grief and paying tribute to the person who has died is a way to express and release emotions connected to their death. Oftentimes, this helps those grievin ..read more

After a loss, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning a funeral or memorial service. In fact, some families find it so daunting they want to forego the funeral entirely.   However, our care team here at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home knows that celebrating the life of a loved one is an extremely important part of the healing process. There is no substitute for the closure that a well-planned funeral can bring, as it helps those who are grieving say goodbye. We are honored to support families in our community, and we want to share some of the many reasons why funerals ..read more