Leson's Funeral Home and Monumental

09/24/2025

The missing. The yearning. The longing. For a loved one remains - regardless of how many years pass by.

Their absence is noticed in both the smallest and biggest of things. And how could you not miss them. They were here and mattered. They are and will always be loved.

And they will be grieved.

Sending love if you are missing someone who left an imprint on your heart and in your world. Give yourself permission to grieve and if you are missing your loved one, hold the memories close and never let go of the love.

It will always remain.

With love - Michele

09/24/2025

I miss the counsel you would give, 🌌
Teaching me the way to live. 🌿
Your wisdom flowed, a steady stream, 🌊
Guiding softly like a dream. 🌙

Now silence answers when I pray, 🙏
Yet in my thoughts, you find a way. 💭
I wonder what you’d choose to say, 🕊️
If life had let you here today. 🌸

The butterfly of brightest hue, 🦋
Reminds me still of love so true. 💙
Its gentle wings beat in the air, 🌬️
Whispering hope that you still care. 💫

In quiet nights, I hear your tone, 🎶
Assuring me I’m not alone. 🌌
Though absence weighs upon my chest, 😢
Your memory brings me gentle rest. 🌈

Forever missed, forever near, 🌟
I hold your voice, I keep it here. 💔
No distance can our bond erase, 🕊️
You’re still my heart’s most sacred place. ❤️

— Silent Tears For You

09/24/2025

We recently helped a family member create a beautiful design for a memorial tattoo using a print we took when their loved one passed away.
It is heartwarming to see some of the ways people have come up with to create a lasting memorial.
Would you share a photo of your memorial tattoo? (Privately, if preferred - through messenger)
We’d love to see what you created.🫆💙

09/23/2025

09/20/2025

Guide to surviving grief
Thank you Zoe Clark-Coates

09/20/2025

Some days you're FEELING BETTER & STRONGER, then suddenly a wave grief is triggered by a random thought, sound, scent, song or something else. 💜🌿

09/20/2025

🌸 It’s not too late to register for our 11th Annual No Foot Too Small Walk happening Saturday, September 27th at Kinsmen Park, Saskatoon – kicking off at 11:00 AM.

We have lots of apparel available, and may still be able to get yours in time for the walk! Most importantly, we’d love for you to join us as we walk together in love, remembrance, and support. 💜👣

https://www.emptyarmspls.com/store/nfts2024/registration

09/10/2025

Join us tomorrow for World Su***de Prevention Day 💛
Let’s gather to listen, share, and support one another. Bring your heart and a lawn chair! 💜

09/05/2025

More wise words from Michele 💙

Grief shows up in many different ways. It is so much bigger than sadness and honestly, grief is both exhausting and overwhelming. One of the reasons people feel so exhausted when grieving the death of a loved one is because there are so many other losses that surface and we grieve.

Secondary losses happen yet people don't always recognize all they are grieving for. So many of these losses hover under the radar and either society doesn't acknowledge them or the griever isn't aware.

A woman came to me after the death of her husband several months ago. She talked about how exhausted and overwhelmed she felt. Everything felt too hard and she was struggling. We talked about her journey and all that had changed.

Of course she was grieving deeply for her husband and she missed him terribly. But we slowly identified all of the losses she was trying to carry as she struggled to adapt to a very different life. She talked about how lonely she felt. She missed companionship and doing the simplest of things with him. Having dinner. Sipping coffee in the morning. Going to a concert or watching a Friday night movie. Relationships had changed and some of the people she thought would be there for her had all but disappeared.

She missed having a partner to help her with life's daily tasks. Changing a light bulb. Taking out the garbage. Carrying in groceries. Mowing the lawn. She had to sell her home, downsize, and move to an apartment. Her finances were cut in half and she was worried about having enough money or would she have to go back to work.

And what about her future? The dreams and plans. Traveling the country after they had just retired. There were new grand babies and he was missing out on so many things. So many losses all at once and there were days that felt unbearable for her.

And that doesn't account for all of the daily responsibilities one must do regardless of loss and grief.

This is common and it's important to reflect and really take a look at the many different losses you might be facing. You can't tend to or grieve for them if you are not aware of them. And self-care is critical as you try to integrate the losses into your life & find a path forward. Some days it's one step at a time.

I know it can feel like a lot and too much to carry from one day to the next but please know that it's possible to move forward despite all the losses and find moments of peace, joy, happiness, and purpose again. Grief will settle and it won't always be as overwhelming or intense as it might feel right now. Things will become more manageable and with time, you will adapt to the many changes that have happened in your life. It doesn't mean it's easy or that there won't be days that are incredibly hard. And it doesn't mean your grief won't remain or ambush you at times.

You can and will survive this even though I know there are most likely days when you are wondering how.

Lean on me and this community and know that I'm here for you. Reach out anytime.

With love - M

09/03/2025

We lovingly honour all of the little ones with birthdays, anniversary dates, or estimated due dates in the month of September. 🤍

Sending all our love to their parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and all who love them.

Who’s absence weighs most heavily on you this month?

🖌️ .birth

08/30/2025

About GRIEF:

It comes from love. Immense love. Love transformed, not lost.

It comes in waves. Unpredictable waves. Waves that will both carry you and knock you down. Waves that will allow you to float and also sink you down so deep, you think you’ll never resurface.

It cannot be ignored. It is powerful and mighty.

It can give you purpose that you’ve never had before. Igniting pieces of your heart and soul that were once hidden and tucked away.

It never stops. It never goes away. Instead, it stays with you like an uninvited guest and an unwanted companion.

It teaches you things. Things you’re not ready to learn and things you are. The lessons of grief ache, but they also have great value if you pay attention.

It can be lessened with remembrance, hope, and time. Time doesn’t heal your grief, it simply changes your perspective.

Never be ashamed of your grief. Never lock it up or hide it from the world. It’s a beautiful piece of you, created by love and gifting you the opportunity to become someone’s legacy.

xox, Chels
Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities

08/30/2025

🌿 Today is National Grief Awareness Day. 🌿For many, grief is an unseen burden. It doesn’t follow a timeline or stages, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some days bring waves of deep sadness; others may feel lighter and even bring some relief. Both are normal parts of the grief journey.
Grief can be isolating—but you are not alone. God sees every tear, every sleepless night, and every moment when you wonder how to move forward. He promises to be close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He gently reminds us that mourning is not a sign of weakness—the ache felt is a testament to deeply held love.
On this day, we pause to acknowledge grief, to remember those we’ve lost, and to extend compassion to those walking through loss. If you are grieving today, we want you to know:
✨ Your grief is normal. ✨ Your healing matters.✨ You matter.
✨ Healthy supportive communities exist to help you as you grieve.
You don’t have to carry the weight of grief by yourself. Through GriefShare groups, thousands of people have found comfort, understanding, grief support and hope each year.
🤍 If you’re grieving, we see you. We are here to support you.
📍 Find a group near you at https://heal.gs/4ncdWFf