Maltbie Funeral Services

01/11/2026

Although the words may appear to mean the same thing, grief and mourning actually have very different meanings. In the most simple comparison, grief is internal and mourning is external. Grief is the emotional response that a person has to a loss and often follows a pattern of emotional states, shock, rage, depression, etc. Mourning is the process one goes through to find a new normal after losing a loved one. It is any actions someone takes to cope/work through the time after a loss.

01/09/2026

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
~ Dalai Lama

01/06/2026

Planning ahead for a funeral helps to reduce stress for family members who will be going through an already very difficult time. Let’s get together and we can help to get started!

01/05/2026

After losing a loved one, many people hear the phrase, "It gets better." from a friend who has also lost a loved one at one time or another.
Many condolences are meant to show that they understand, and give hope to those grieving, but sometimes they don't actually help and may even have the opposite effect.
Avoid these condolences:
“It gets better”
“He/she is in a better place”
“I know how you are feeling”
“At least you had a chance to say goodbye”
Try these condolences instead:
“I love you”
“I will miss him/her”
“You are in my thoughts”
“This must be so hard for you”

01/03/2026

"Grief is the price we pay for love." - Queen Elizabeth II

01/01/2026

There are things you can stop doing right now to achieve happiness. First of all: stop blaming. Taking responsibility when things go wrong instead of blaming others isn't masochistic, it's empowering. Secondly, stop impressing. Genuine relationships make you happier, and you'll only form genuine relationships when you stop trying to impress. Another is: stop waiting for your turn to speak. Listen to what people have to say. They'll love you for it--and you'll love how that makes you feel.

12/30/2025

Are all cremated remains returned to the family? Yes, we return all remains. It's even possible to have them returned in one or multiple urns. Often times families choose to split remains and take them to separate homes.

12/28/2025

12/25/2025

In creating a meaningful service or celebration of life, take some time to choose readings. A thought out reading may help comfort some during the service and even time after, acknowledge the reality of the death, and to move toward the pain of the loss.

12/23/2025

How do you want to be remembered? Share this post with someone that you know will be remembered as a great mom.