Pederson Funeral Home

11/22/2025

After losing her daughter, Sally Deming found herself navigating a world that felt completely different. Through time, honesty, and the support of others, she learned that grief doesn’t disappear — but it can transform. Her journey is a powerful reminder that healing often comes in small steps, and that sharing our stories can help light the path for someone else.

Sally’s strength shows us that even in the deepest pain, love continues to guide us forward. 💗

Read her story:
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Sally shares about the sudden loss her husband Ron and why she is an advocate for promoting the importance of the “Move Over Law.”

11/20/2025

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and finding support can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking for local groups, helpful articles, or compassionate guidance, our Grief Support Resources are here to help you take each step at your own pace.

We invite you to explore the tools, understanding, and comfort available to you through our website. You’re not alone — we’re here to walk beside you. 🌿💞

Learn more:
https://www.pedersonfuneralhome.com/resources/grief-support

11/19/2025

November is a month dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary strength, sacrifice, and resilience of our nation’s service members — and the families who stand beside them.

Behind every veteran is a family whose love, support, and courage make their service possible. Military families endure long separations, constant change, and the weight of uncertainty, all with remarkable grace.

To all veterans and the families who support them:
Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering dedication. ❤️🤍💙

Learn more about Military Families Month:
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Veterans & Military Families Month was established in 1996 by the Armed Services YMCA, with the U.S. Government recognizing the occasion every year since.

11/18/2025

11/16/2025

When Danielle Gelineau lost her husband, grief became a part of her everyday life — but so did love. Through her journey, she discovered that healing doesn’t mean forgetting; it means learning to carry both pain and gratitude side by side.

Her story is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, connection, honesty, and love can guide us toward light again. 💗

Read Danielle’s story of strength and healing:

Danielle Gelineau shares about the sudden death of her fiance, Brian, and what it’s like to live with both grief and joy in the aftermath.

11/13/2025

A simple act of kindness can change someone’s entire day — or even their life.

Today, we celebrate the small moments of compassion that connect us all: a smile, a helping hand, a thoughtful word. In times of loss or healing, kindness reminds us that we’re never truly alone.

Let’s take a moment to reach out, lift someone up, and spread a little more love in our community today — and every day. 🌼

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

Their strength reminds us of the true meaning of service — the willingness to protect and care for others, even in the face of great challenge. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and for the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all veterans and their families: thank you for your service and your sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

11/09/2025

After years of wondering, one woman’s determination — and a simple newspaper ad — led her to the family she never knew she had. Her search for her long-lost father uncovered not just one connection, but eleven new siblings and a story filled with hope, love, and reunion.

Stories like this remind us that it’s never too late to find the people and moments that bring our hearts home. 💫

Read this touching story:

During Louise's childhood and adolescence, her mother would say that her real father was irresponsible, and probably in prison or dead.

11/08/2025

“You’re so strong.”
That phrase is often said with kindness — yet for many grieving, it carries weight, expectation, and a misunderstanding of what loss truly looks like.

Grief doesn’t always look like courage on parade.
It can look like tears streaming, numbed days, the struggle just to get out of bed. It can look messy. And that’s okay.

If you’re in the midst of loss — or supporting someone who is — remember this: you don’t have to be labeled “strong” or “fine.” Showing up, feeling what you feel, moving forward in your own time — that is strength.

Read the full article here and give yourself permission to feel:
https://www.opentohope.com/youre-so-strong-a-misunderstanding-of-grief

11/06/2025

Planning ahead isn’t about expecting the worst — it’s about giving peace of mind to those you love most. When you take the time to record your wishes, you spare your family from uncertainty and help them focus on what truly matters: honoring your life and legacy. 🌿

Learn more about the benefits of planning ahead:
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11/04/2025

In this touching story from the Forced Joy Project, Raleigh Eckert shares how she’s learning to embrace both sorrow and joy after loss — and how healing can come from allowing both to coexist.
Grief doesn’t have a timeline, and there’s no “right way” to feel. Sometimes, it’s in the small moments — laughter, memories, connection — that we find our way forward. 🌿

Read Raleigh’s inspiring story here 👇
🔗 https://www.forcedjoyproject.com/stories.../raleigh-eckert