Things That Make Us Smile


First Friday! Swil Kanim Performs at Wildflower: February 6, 2026
First Friday Concerts with Swil Kanim Coming to Wildflower Funeral Concepts in Ferndale Washington! Friday • February 6, 2026
7–8:30 PM
Free Admission • 5706 4th Ave, Ferndale .
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"Writing Into The Light" - Labyrinth Walk and Equinox Workshop at Wildflower
A longtime labyrinth enthusiast, Ingrid Tegnér brings her hand-painted seven circuit labyrinth and invites you to engage in a mindful walk with poetry and writing. Explore the pathway and expand your outlook. The equinox marks a balance of daylight and nighttime ushering in the longer days of spring. Come discover a new pathway. Bring your curiosity and a journal. No previous experience necessary.
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9 Funerals Held in Unexpected Places (From Bowling Alleys to Roller Rinks)
For some people, the perfect place to say goodbye isn’t somber or traditional. It’s personal, playful, or even a little weird. These nine real-life funerals broke the mold, honoring the departed in unexpected settings that reflected who they truly were. Here's 9 Funerals held in unexpected places!
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Holiday Blessings: Why This Funeral Home Loves "It’s A Wonderful Life"
Holiday Blessings: Why This Funeral Home Loves "It’s A Wonderful Life" A Wildflower Funeral Concepts Blog Post Every December, millions revisit It’s A Wonderful Life . It’s a classic film wrapped in twinkling lights and quiet heartbreak, full of small acts of courage, compassion, and community. At Wildflower, we spend our days walking with families through some of life’s hardest moments. And maybe that’s why this film affects us so deeply: it contains truths we see every day
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Valuing Life: Finding Meaning in the Everyday
At Wildflower, we spend a lot of time talking about death. But really, what we’re talking about is life. To face mortality is to recognize how fleeting our time is—and how important it is to value the life we have. When we embrace this truth, we start to see our days differently. A morning cup of tea becomes more than a routine. A shared laugh with a friend feels more like a gift. Even the quiet moments alone in nature, listening to the wind in the trees, can take on a sense
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Hello Friends! A Note from Brian & Upcoming Events at Wildflower Funeral Concepts
As we enter this season of reflection, gratitude, and connection - I am deeply moved by the kindness, generosity, and warmth of the community we serve. Every person who walks through our doors, every story shared, every tear, every laugh — it all reminds me what a privilege it is to do this work alongside you. Below, you’ll find our upcoming December events. We hope to see you at one — or several — of them.
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Wildflower Funeral Concept's Autumn Food Drive benefitting the Ferndale Food Bank
At Wildflower Funeral Concepts, we believe that caring for one another is one of the most meaningful ways we can honor life. This November, we’re inviting our community to come together in that spirit of care and compassion through Wildflower Funeral Concept's Autumn Food Drive benefitting the Ferndale Food Bank.
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13 Spooky Funerals That Give Us Chills
It’s that time of year — the veil is thin, the pumpkins are lit, and even funeral directors can lean into the spooky side of their work. At Wildflower Funeral Concepts, we believe that death isn’t something to fear… but we’ll admit, some funerals throughout history do give us goosebumps (in the best possible way). Here's 13 spooky funerals that give us chills
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11 TV Shows That Handled Death Perfectly (Or Hilariously Badly)
Television has always been a mirror of how we live, love, and yes—how we die. Sometimes, shows handle death with profound beauty. Other times, they miss the mark so wildly that it becomes unintentionally funny. Either way, these moments reflect our culture’s ongoing attempt to wrestle with the universal truth: everyone dies, even our favorite characters.
Here are 11 TV Shows That Handled Death Perfectly (Or Hilariously Badly).
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10 Questions to Ask When Planning a Green Burial
Green burial is growing in popularity as more people seek ways to meaningfully honor life while also caring for the planet. But if you’re new to the idea, you may not know where to start — or what questions to ask. At Wildflower Funeral Concepts, we believe knowledge empowers families to make choices that feel aligned with their values. Here are 10 Questions to Ask When Planning a Green Burial.
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7 Times Dance Was the Language of Grief (and It Was Stunning)
Grief is not always something we can say. Sometimes it must be moved through — literally.
For as long as humans have experienced loss, we’ve turned to the body to say what words cannot. Whether through private ritual or public performance, dance has become a sacred language of mourning, remembrance, and healing.
Here are seven powerful moments — ancient, traditional, and modern — when dance became the language of grief… and said everything that needed to be said.
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10 Beautiful LGBTQIA+ Memorials That Celebrated Identity Loudly & Proudly
Grief and love often live side by side — and when it comes to honoring LGBTQ+ lives, memorials can become powerful acts of resistance, affirmation, and celebration.
Whether quiet and poetic or loud and unapologetic, LGBTQ+ memorials around the world are reclaiming space, telling truth, and reminding us that every identity deserves to be honored exactly as it was lived: boldly, beautifully, and without compromise.
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8 Strange Victorian Mourning Traditions You’re Glad We Dropped
Mourning in the 1800s wasn’t just a feeling. It was a lifestyle. An entire etiquette system existed around death: how long you should grieve, what you should wear, where you could go, and even how to behave on your front porch. Here are 8 mourning customs from the Victorian era that we’re (mostly) glad have faded with time — and a few that still hold a kernel of meaning in how we grieve today.
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Nine Quirky Obituaries That Made Death a Little Less Grim
Obituaries are often quiet, respectful, and solemn — but some are downright hilarious. At Wildflower Funeral Concepts, we believe death can be tender and funny. Serious and joyful. Here are nine obituaries that prove you don’t have to lose your sense of humor just because you’ve left the buildin
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10 Strange Funerals You Wish You’d Attended
Funerals don’t have to be sad and silent. They can be funny, dramatic, artistic, punk rock, spiritual, surreal — sometimes all at once. Here are ten funerals that sound weirdly amazing, all for the right reasons!
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