Tributes
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
A Race Well Run

Tom Kunst was known to all as a friend, but to a treasured few; beloved husband, father and Papa. Tom died tragically while doing something he loved, training on his bicycle. Over the years, Tom became an avid competitor. Competition soon became a family affair, often including his wife and sons. Tom loved being with his family, pushing himself physically and being out in God’s creation.

Lately we find ourselves in spaces that feel upended and abnormal. Nothing feels routine or familiar. We have adapted, adjusted and let go of things that seem an impossibility. But where does that leave grief? Where does that leave this family who tragically loses its patriarch?

A Race Well Run
Community
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Essentials of Grief during the Corona Virus ...

In the last weeks we have listened to families express “its not our fault that mom died during a national crisis”.   They want to gather for support with their family and friends.  They want to have an event that marks the significance of a life.  They want to be able to share their grief with others…. But social distancing changes our traditions. We face this frustration with families as we try to balance the basic needs for mourning and the present reality of social distancing. We can work with you to find options that meet your immediate needs with the limits of our current situation.

Essentials of Grief during the Corona Virus Pandemic
Community
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Honoring Our Heroes

Sure, we love a good BBQ and picnic to kick off the summer as much as anyone else, but in our work we’ve been deeply affected by the stories of the veterans in our community. We’re proud and humbled to host this annual Community Memorial Picnic in their collective honor, and we love seeing generations come together to share stories and recognize those among us who served our country so faithfully.

Honoring Our Heroes
Journey
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
5 Ways to Making Remembering Part of Your ...

Every year we'll purchase an ornament for our grief tree for people that we lost who are important to us. As we add new ornaments to our grief tree, we'll have a tangible way to see how many years we'll live through this grief.  Grief is part of who we are and what we own now, and that grief tree is a symbolic of who we are now.  

This, and 4 other ways to include remembering loved ones as part of your Christmas traditions.  

5 Ways to Making Remembering Part of Your Christmas Tradition (Part 2 of 2)
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Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
10,000 Breakfasts

“We were here at Grand Coney since 2004, the first week they opened.  We’ve been here a long time. When they opened it was something new so we decided to try it, and we’ve been here pretty much ever since,” recounts Dale.  They spent the last of their 10,000 breakfasts tradition together here.  

10,000 Breakfasts

Community

First Christmas In Heaven

First Christmas in Heaven

A Memorial Service for our Community

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7 PM

Berean Church

1574 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

As we anticipate the upcoming holidays, we remember those in our community that face the holiday season for the first time without their loved one.

Join us as we take an opportunity to remember the loved ones we have lost during this past year and celebrate the hope we have in Christ. There will be a simple, meaningful service and dessert reception to follow. If you would like your loved one remembered as part of our service, register by December 3, 2024 by calling 616.361.2613 or by filling out the RSVP form below. Those registering and submitting a photo will receive a free memorial Christmas ornament.


Essentials of Grief during the Corona Virus Pandemic

Essentials of Grief during the Corona Virus Pandemic

In the last weeks we have listened to families express “its not our fault that mom died during a national crisis”.   They want to gather for support with their family and friends.  They want to have an event that marks the significance of a life.  They want to be able to share their grief with others…. But social distancing changes our traditions. We face this frustration with families as we try to balance the basic needs for mourning and the present reality of social distancing. We can work with you to find options that meet your immediate needs with the limits of our current situation.

Honoring Our Heroes

Honoring Our Heroes

Sure, we love a good BBQ and picnic to kick off the summer as much as anyone else, but in our work we’ve been deeply affected by the stories of the veterans in our community. We’re proud and humbled to host this annual Community Memorial Picnic in their collective honor, and we love seeing generations come together to share stories and recognize those among us who served our country so faithfully.