Bible Verse of the Month
Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth,
give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27
Meet TJ Stevenson, Funeral Director at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City
T.J. Stevenson was born and raised in Miles City, MT. He graduated from Custer County District High School in 2005 and then attended Montana State University of Billings, where he was a member of the golf team for three years and graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. T.J. then attended Mount Hood Mortuary School in Portland, OR and graduated the summer of 2010. He returned home to work with his family and is part of the third-generation family business. He married Haley (Anderson) on May 11, 2019. They welcomed their firstborn child, Blakely Anne, on March 18, 2022. Together they raise dogs, horses and registered Black Angus cattle. T.J. is a member of Grace Bible Church, The Town and Country Club, Kiwanis, President of the Montana Funeral Directors Association, and a member of The National Funeral Directors Association. He enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting and is a sports enthusiast.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services
A brief look at a service the Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services facilitated is shown in the photos below. The Axelson Family, which has been known for excellence and innovation in funeral services, is now offering the Butte community and region a much broader range of services. “We are very proud of our 75-year commitment to serving families during difficult times.” Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services, an affordable alternative to traditional funeral homes, has been established to meet the changing needs and wishes of the residents of Butte. To learn more about the facilities, services and staff, please visit the Axelson website.
Dustin Dodd
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City was entrusted to facilitate the final celebration of life for Dustin Dodd of Miles City. In June of 2022, Stevenson and Sons arranged a private visitation for family members, followed by a special visitation during which family received friends. On the following day, a funeral service was held at Grace Bible Church. The three photographs below show some moments before and during the procession to the burial location. Unique final arrangements help families and friends fully celebrate a life, and always aid in the grieving process.
Financial Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020…
If you lost a loved one due to Covid-19, you may qualify for financial assistance for your family’s funeral expenses. Click here to find out more information.
Grief Support
Many people do not have the time to locate a proper grief counselor. Others do not live in an area where there are any grief counselors available. And finally, many people are not prepared to pay a professional for grief counseling. Fortunately, the internet provides some solutions for those who wish to seek grief counseling or to interact with groups of people who are also coping with grief. Many such services exist, as do professional counselors who will assist people privately on line, hence eliminating the need for travel. Not all services are the same, nor are all chat rooms/groups. You should research what you are interested in and follow-up on the leads you believe will be most helpful to your personal situation until you locate exactly what works best for you. In your search engine look for terms like “grief chat rooms” “bereavement support groups” “professional grief counseling” or “grief management.” Good research is the path to successfully linking up with what, or who, will work the best for you. Another option would be to start your search at the Mental Health American website. Lots of information, and many places to research groups, centers and more.
Supporting Others
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