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Answering the question after the funeral:
It’s a question we all hear almost every day. “Hi, how are you?” But it has a different feel when you have recently lost someone you love. It just feels heavier. So how do you deal with that question? It may be tempting to just sort of brush it off saying something along the lines of, “Oh, I&...READ MORE
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Protection from scams
How do I protect myself from scams that have become all too common in society today? How do I prevent myself from becoming a victim of the scammers who are on the phone, on the computer and at the front door? It’s summer the sun is shining, and stuff needs to get done around your house. Maybe you cou...READ MORE
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Funerals are changing ... but grief is still the same
Without a doubt, funerals are changing. Funeral services have become less formal and are noticeably more personal. They are sometimes religious and sometimes they are not. Funerals are often shorter and sometimes take place weeks after the death. There may be more songs, more pictures, and there is much more creati...READ MORE
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Happy New Year 2020
Wow, it’s hard to believe we are twenty years into the new millennium. Twenty years ago, as we moved from 1999 to 2000 people were stock piling all manner of survival goods. There was widespread panic over what would happen as the clock ticked down to the new year. It was called the Y2k glitch. We worried. Wo...READ MORE
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Christmas
Not everyone anticipates the approaching Christmas holiday with enthusiasm. Let’s face it, Christmas comes around the same time every year and it’s just bound to hit everyone at a low point at least once in a lifetime. So, if this is not been your best year and you are not really looking forward to Chri...READ MORE
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6 Common Cremation Myths Debunked
Even though cremation has continued to grow in popularity throughout the United States, many myths still exist around this service....
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3 Pre-Need Funeral Planning Benefits You Should Understand
It is natural for most people to avoid talking about mortality, let alone plan for it. You may think planning your own funeral is difficult, but it is actually more difficult and heartbreaking for ...
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5 Reasons to Hold a Burial Service
If you're arranging a funeral for a loved one, you have several decisions to make regarding the services to honor the deceased. While non-traditional memorial services are becoming more frequent,
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4 Pieces of Essential Paperwork You'll Need Before & After a Loved One's Cremation
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences most people will ever go through, requiring family members to navigate a complex bureaucratic process while struggling to cope with their..
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3 Tips for Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements
Many people avoid pre-planning funeral arrangements because they think it’s too hard to talk about. While discussing memorial servi...
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3 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Funeral Home
When a loved one passes away, it’s up to close friends and family members to plan the funeral. Many people don’t know where to start when choosing
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Cincinnati Funeral Home Shares Guidelines for the Bereaved During a Funeral
The funeral process carries a deep tradition to help the bereaved. It’s organized to provide support, sympathy, and closure as you.
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3 Proper Ways to Inform Loved Ones of the Funeral Arrangements
Dealing with the death of a loved one is not easy, especially when you have to make funeral arrangements and inform the friend...
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When arranging a funeral, people often look to tradition to help make decisions on how to plan the event. But while many funeral tr..
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Choosing Cremation? Here's Why You Should Still Have a Memorial Service
After a loved one passes, those left behind are tasked with planning and executing either a funeral or cremation. While cremating is..
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