loved ones

loved ones

Persons one loves or is close to, members of one’s family. For dysfunctional families where members actively dislike one another, the term is either a misnomer or used sarcastically. Nevertheless, it is frequently used by persons ignorant of a family’s relationship and, often, by funeral directors and charitable organizations asking one to make a donation in memory of one’s loved ones. Thus, “Donate to the American Cancer Society in memory of a loved one.” British novelist Evelyn Waugh entitled his satire on California funeral rites The Loved One (1948).
See also: love, one
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • all for one, and one for all
  • one for all, (and) all for one
  • he travels (the) fastest who travels alone
  • He travels fastest who travels alone
  • a home bird
  • play the dozens
  • shoot the dozens
  • there is a black sheep in every flock
  • with strings
  • black sheep
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Children may recognize their grandparents or elderly loved ones have physical limitations, but they likely won't understand conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
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Before you begin a discussion with loved ones concerning care options, know what options are available.
St Giles Hospice has united with families to celebrate the lives of their loved ones with an orange Gerbera.
Others visited the facility to register details of their loved ones who were reported missing since the attack on Tuesday evening.Kenya Red Cross and the National Disaster Management Unit conducted the exercise.
However, between busy work schedules, festive holiday parties and non-stop travel, finding ways to stay connected with loved ones while on-the-go can be difficult.
We could hear the sound of marching Before they came into view Hundreds of Volunteers In their new uniforms Rifles slung over their shoulders What a sight to see How proud everyone was lining the streets Cheering as their loved ones marched off to war Nearly everyone in the crowd Had a loved one in the columns Little did they know for many this would be the last time They would see their loved ones alive Months of war turned into years Letters home stopped Replaced by the dreaded telegram Towns and Villages all across the land Street after street were left in tears Friends and Neighbours Were comforting each other at their loss November 11th 1918 Could not come soon enough It came to late for Millions.
And because health remains a top priority, another concern that Filipinos have is how their loved ones will be affected in case they fall ill and their current savings, insurance, and government health provisions are not enough to cover expense for treatment.
This year we are delighted to announce that Saltburn Pier will be transformed into a floating garden, adorned by our beautiful, bespoke, handcrafted sunflowers with our special Memory Wall at its heart, featuring the names of lost loved ones.
Tribune News Network Doha VODAFONE Qatar helped close to 100 people get in touch with their loved ones back home as part of its Ramadan campaign to keep 'Shukran' going and as one of the several corporate social responsibility activities that the company is doing throughout the Holy Month.
Those who had spoken to their loved ones beforehand received a variety of requests, including asking people to wear their favourite colour instead of black and having bagpipes being played at their service.
"Even if your loved ones' were not cared for by the Hospice, you are still welcome to remember them in this way."
IT CAN be a struggle not to fret about loved ones as they age.
MEDICAL note IT CAN be a struggle not to fret about loved ones as they age.