How to Choose a Photo for a Funeral or Memorial Service
How blessed we are to have photos of our loved ones. As we scroll through pictures on our phones, computers, cameras, and scrapbooks, precious memories come to mind. And choosing one, or a few, p
Read MoreWhat Does a Funeral Director Do?
One of the most mysterious jobs in our communities may be that of a funeral director. You may wonder, “What exactly does a funeral director do?” Every funeral director’s responsibilities center a
Read MoreThoughts on Choosing Music for a Funeral
One of the most personal features of a funeral is the music. Music sets the tone and expresses emotions that cannot be spoken in words, and music has the power t
Read MoreWhy Choose a Family-Owned Funeral Home?
There are important differences between a funeral home owned by a local family and one run by a large corporation. A Family-Owned funeral home has roots in the community and can focus on
Read MorePre-Planning Your Funeral Helps to Prevent Family Conflict
The death of a loved one is a difficult time that can bring up strong emotions and possible disagreements over aspects of the funeral arrangements such as whether the deceased should be b
Read MoreFinding Positivity After a Loss: Meaningful Tributes to Loved Ones
It is a fundamental human need to pay tribute to the deceased and to find meaning in a loss by honoring a loved one. From simple to extravagant, people have found creative ways for memori
Read MorePlanning a Post Funeral Reception
A reception following a funeral is an opportunity for friends and family to support one another, share stories and memories of someone they cared about, connect with others who are grievi
Read MorePlanting a Remembrance Tree to Honor a Loved One
Planting a tree in memory of a loved one is a gift that will grow over time and provide a living memorial for you to visit and remember your friend or relative. If the loved one was crema
Read MoreTwo American Icons Memorialized with Deeply Personal Tributes
Over the Labor Day weekend, two extraordinary Americans were laid to rest with outsized memorials to match their larger-than-life personalities, talents and accomplishments – Aretha Frank
Read MoreSaying Goodbye: Celebrity Deaths in 2017
The world has mourned the loss of many of its talented stars this past year. We remember celebrities from the world of music, entertainment and television who have passed away in 2017 and
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