Anderson Funeral Home

09/12/2025

08/27/2025

Our love walks with you, Minneapolis. Together, we begin to grieve this tragedy.

An offering from The Grief Room in St. Paul. A sacred space we support, and receive respite at.

"In the wake of this morning’s tragic shooting in Minneapolis, The Grief Room is open for those needing a place to rest, breathe, and be held. If you are seeking quiet, care, or community, you are welcome here.

The Grief Room is a warm, private sanctuary on Grand Avenue—a space created for reflection, care, and community. Here, you can sit in quiet, light a candle, journal, or simply allow yourself to feel and be supported by what is available to you in the space. Come alone or in a small group.

Email jenna@thegriefroom.com to reserve a time."

https://www.thegriefroom.com/

08/21/2025

08/20/2025

"When people sit down to talk about death, the pretense kind of falls away, and people talk very openly and authentically," Underwood says. "And they say things in front of strangers which are really profound and beautiful."

Jon Underwood, a British Web designer and self-named "death entrepreneur," helps people talk about the taboo topic over tea and cake. "When we acknowledge that we're going to die, it falls back on ourselves to ask the question, 'Well, in this limited time that I've got, what's important for me to do...

08/11/2025

Grief resources through "Growing Through Loss" hosted at Hazel Park United Church of Christ, supported by East Side Churches & Funeral Homes.

For more information: GrowingThroughLossEastMetro.com

07/25/2025

You're invited to our very first Death Cafe at the funeral home on September 5th. Let's gather for open, honest conversations about death, dying, and the end of life. We'll provide a warm, welcoming space - along with tea and cake - you just bring your open heart.

Hold your space here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1530491604589?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/30/2025

"They're good, they're local, they're ours.."
-Mary Cromey on the Anderson Funeral Home family & staff.

06/18/2025

We're attending this beautiful offering this Thursday!
Join us at Lakewood Cemetery's stunning historic chapel!

On Thursday, June 19, experience a meditative tea ceremony offering time for reflection and the contemplation of grief and loss. Take this opportunity to connect with others in a safe and welcoming environment. Christin Ament, who trained in Taiwan with Buddhist Monks on Cha-Dao, the art of Tea, will lead. Choose from ceremonies at 4:30-6 PM or 6:30-8 PM. Tickets are $30 in advance / $40 at the door.

Learn more and reserve your tickets by visiting our website at lakewoodcemetery.org/events-calendar/tea-ceremonies-at-lakewood

06/15/2025

Here in the US and many other countries around the world Father's Day is upon us. We're thinking of all the people for whom this weekend is especially difficult.

The third Sunday in June (plus all the advertising & social media activity leading up to and around it) is painful for many people, and in many different ways.

Whether or not the reason(s) you are hurting are listed in this post, please take good care of yourself.

One of the most important things we can do for ourselves, especially on extra-difficult days, is be kind to ourselves. Treating yourself kindly won't change grief itself, but it will make things easier on your mind and your heart.

Self-kindness is recognizing when you need to back off a bit. It's allowing your pain to exist without judgement, in trusting yourself, and in saying yes to what helps and no to what does not. Kindness means not letting your own mind beat you up.

Whatever your loss — father-related or no — I hope this weekend gifts you with something that lets you feel held, if only for a moment.

How about you? Is Father's Day hard for you, or is it a non-issue? If it's not a sore point for you, how does the father-related pain of others affect you? Let us know in the comments.

NOTE: This community is a NO GRIEF-SHAMING ZONE. It's okay if you do not identify with or understand why something was included on this graphic. But that does NOT give you license to question it or complain about it in the comments. Please keep your opinions about other peoples' losses and grief to yourself.
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