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09/03/2026

09/03/2026

“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.”
– Jenny Han

Wishing all students a wonderful school year ahead!
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09/02/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, and we’d like to take the time to remember and recognize the individuals and families dealing with the devastating effects of su***de. We encourage anyone with suicidal thoughts to seek help immediately. Please don't wait until it's too late.

The CDC reports that su***de is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

If you or someone you know is considering su***de, please contact the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to su***depreventionlifeline.org.
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08/31/2026

August 31st is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day - the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those we have lost to an overdose, acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind, and renew our commitment to end overdose and related harms. 💜

For more information, please visit the link below, provided by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

https://www.dea.gov/ioad

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08/30/2026

Today we recognize all those grieving the loss of a loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish you a measure of peace and comfort.❤️

“It’s possible to go on, no matter how impossible it seems, and that in time, the grief … lessens. It may not go away completely, but after a while, it’s not so overwhelming.”
- Nicholas Sparks
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08/28/2026

Friday thoughts...

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08/26/2026

Most people will have at least one experience with grief during their lifetime. And while everyone grieves differently, there are common elements in the feelings experienced during the grieving process.

In 1969, Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the “five stage grief model” in her book "On Death and Dying." Based on her years of working with terminally ill individuals, Kübler-Ross noted that grief can be divided into five stages:

▪ Denial
▪ Anger
▪ Bargaining
▪ Depression
▪ Acceptance

Denial is a common defense mechanism typically used to numb the intensity of the situation. It allows for time to gradually process and absorb the intense feelings that accompany a loss. As a person moves out of the denial stage, unpleasant emotions begin to surface.

Anger is considered to be a “masking effect,” superseding feelings of pain and loss. Anger is usually directed at the person who died or towards well-meaning friends and family members. Behaviors rooted in bitterness, resentment, fury, or rage are common.

Bargaining is a line of defense that helps a person postpone sadness and confusion. It’s an attempt to regain control and a misguided attempt to affect the outcome of an event that has already occurred.

Depression is a reaction to the emptiness felt when the reality of a loss begins to be realized. An individual may withdraw from life, feel numb, live in a fog, and not want to get out of bed.

Acceptance signals that a person has accepted the loss and has come to understand that their life has been forever altered. However, it does not mean that a person has moved past their feelings of grief or loneliness.

Grief is subjective, and exactly how long an individual spends in each stage is different for everyone. Some may skip entire stages, enter into only one or two stages, or find that the stages are out of order. If an individual feels stuck for an extended period of time in any phase, they should seek help from family, friends, or trained professionals.

Source:

https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief
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08/25/2026

In Memoriam - Dolly Parton, country music legend, has died at 80, just four days after saying, "I still have so many things I want to achieve." In addition to her groundbreaking work as a singer-songwriter, Parton also starred in movies like ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Steel Magnolias.'

What did you love about Dolly, and what is your favorite Dolly Parton song or movie? Let us know in the comments below. 🩶

Source: People Magazine
Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
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08/25/2026

When it comes to pre-planning, it is important to remember that you are not just planning for yourself. You are making arrangements and decisions that will greatly affect your loved ones.

We’re here to help you select the options that are right for you and your family.

To begin the pre-planning process today, contact us at (631) 269-4555.

https://www.butler-hughesfuneralhome.com/plan-ahead/why-plan-ahead

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08/21/2026

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
–Carl Jung
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