Congratulations on your engagement! Getting engaged and then married to the person you wish to spend the rest of your life with is one of life’s happiest experiences. Planning a wedding is exciting, but the idea of celebrating a joyous occasion may bring up difficult feelings if you’ve lost a loved one who cannot be there on your special day. While you will mourn the absence of your friend or family member, there are ways to honor them at your wedding that can help keep their memory alive. As you begin to think more about what you want your wedding to look like, consider how you can pay homag ..read more

When we lose a loved one, there’s an overwhelming number of decisions that need to be made. And oftentimes, it can be difficult making these decisions as we go through the stages of early, acute grief. Instead of rushing to plan final arrangements in a few short days, it’s important to know you have the option of having a delayed memorial service. Below we explain why it’s never too late to plan a memorial service for your loved one ..read more

Humans spend a lot of time, money and effort planning for life-changing moments such as marriage, children, or retirement. So, why should planning your own funeral be any different? Research shows funeral preplanning is not a priority for most Americans. However, your final arrangements should be just as important as other big life events. We understand it can be difficult thinking about your own funeral—especially at a young age. But what most don’t understand is how much time, money and worry they can save by completing it earlier. As funeral costs continue to rise, it’s smart to start thin ..read more

For more than five years, we have been honoring the service and sacrifice of local caregivers with our Busch Caregiver Award program. End-of-life caregivers, healthcare volunteers, clergy members, and safety heroes are nominated by their community for their tireless work helping others.   This year, we had the honor of bestowing the award upon 9 recipients in the Northeast Ohio region. The recipients enjoyed a luncheon in their honor and individual recognition for their selfless service of the community. Join us in extending congratulations to all of 2022’s winners ..read more

Losing a loved one is never easy. However it’s important to remember you’re not alone. Oftentimes all you need is to hear from someone who knows personally how you’re feeling. With the holiday season in full swing, some of us are feeling less than joyful. And that’s because this cheerful time tends to intensify our feelings of grief. You may long for the traditions you and your loved once shared, or that void they’ve left behind might feel greater than ever.  That’s why we asked you—our Northeast Ohio community—to share how you’ve personally handled holiday grief. Keep reading to discove ..read more

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Do you hear Bing Crosby and Michael Bublé renditions of “White Christmas” and “Jingle Bells” echoing through the halls as you prepare for friends and family to gather? The holiday season is here and most of us can agree it truly is the most wonderful time of year.  While the days can become filled with much celebration and joy, it can also carry with it the stress of frantically planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning. This makes it easy to let the time with loved ones pass us by without significance. As family gatherings ..read more

This post is part of our Perspectives on Grief series, where we ask our caring staff members to share their personal experiences with grief. For more stories like this, subscribe to our weekly grief support newsletter. Few things compare to the pain of losing someone close to you. But no matter how much grief you’re feeling right now, it’s important to know that there are healthy ways to cope and come to terms with those intense emotions. This is one of the many reasons we put together the Perspectives on Grief blog series. Periodically, we share the perspectives of our caring staff members w ..read more

Throughout the winter months, snow, ice and cold temperatures can make life difficult for anyone—especially our aging loved ones. Seniors run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the freezing weather including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Even more, underlying issues related to mental and physical health can also affect seniors this time of year. Below, we discuss several winter health concerns and back them up with senior safety tips you should keep in mind to help your aging loved ones ..read more

Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is one of the most admirable ways to serve our country. That’s why laying a veteran to rest should be done with the utmost care and honor. The authorization of the first ever veteran cemeteries happened in 1862. Since then, the U.S. has developed 155 national military cemeteries and 119 more state territory cemeteries. Although these burial grounds are well-known and long established, many veteran families don’t realize the benefits that come with them. At Busch, it’s our mission to provide the men and women who answered our nation’s call with the most prestig ..read more

Losing a loved one is a deeply personal and difficult time in your life, which is why it’s so important to work with a funeral home that truly understands: Your service preferences and budget. How to celebrate your loved one. How to help you navigate your grief journey. When searching for a provider that can take a caring approach, the first step is finding one with years of personal experience in providing for its community. Oftentimes, this approach will lead you to family owned establishments that have built strong relationships with their customers over the course of many years. Busch ..read more