Bruce Conley, a longtime funeral director and grief counselor, speaks at a “Fire and Rain” remembrance event at his Elburn, Ill., farm on Sept. 26. The bonfire and candle lighting event was for people dealing with the loss of loved ones. At left is Cheryl Hackbarth, whose husband died of a heart attack. At right is Cathy Reinert, who lost her 17-year-old son, Michael. Conley has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. McClatchy-Tribune
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