Coping with grief during a pandemic
Posted on June 2, 2020 by | Leave a comment
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By Calyn Hoerner Grief caused by the loss of a loved one is difficult under normal circumstances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this grief, coupled with feelings of isolation and strict social distancing guidelines that were in place, left families struggling for closure. The staff at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven are seeing a new kind […]
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Kaye Bryant Inspires Local Grief Group
Posted on February 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment
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Coleman Funeral Home hosts second gathering of The Journey After OXFORD, Miss. – At the second meeting of The Journey After, a grief support group hosted by Coleman Funeral Home, Kaye Bryant shared her experiences with overcoming grief to inspire members. Bryant, an Oxford native, opened up about the changes she had to make in her […]
Continue Reading The story behind our new support group
Posted on October 22, 2019 by | Leave a comment
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By Kathy Brummett Coleman Funeral Home When I lost my husband years ago, I had to start my journey through the stages of grief. I buried myself in work and got stuck in the grieving process. There was no community I felt like I belonged to anymore, and certainly no community where I felt truly […]
Continue Reading How to offer support after a suicide
Posted on May 15, 2019 by | Leave a comment
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By Kathy Brummett As Family Care Coordinator at Coleman Funeral Home, I am constantly offering support to families who have lost loved ones. Sometimes it can be hard to find the words to say, especially when the family is experiencing unspeakable tragedy. Although I have been with families as they have lost loved ones due […]
Continue Reading Saying Goodbye to a Legend – Coach John Howard Vaught
Posted on February 7, 2019 by | Leave a comment
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Saying Goodbye to a Legend Written by Jeremy Roberts John Vaught is truly a legend at The University of Mississippi. Many people say he is our version of Alabama’s Bear Bryant, but to us – he is our football king. Vaught coached the Rebels for 25 seasons and led them to three national championships (1959, […]
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