Jeff Hogan | Sep 2, 2021
This post is part of our Perspectives on Grief series, where we ask our caring staff members to share their personal experiences with grief. For more...
David Napoli | Aug 26, 2021
When it comes to planning a funeral, it’s difficult to consider where to even begin, especially while experiencing a wide range of emotions. If...
Cathy Nichols | Aug 19, 2021
While there are several ways to show sympathy and offer condolences after someone you know loses a loved one, one of the most popular ways is to send...
Jim Busch | Aug 12, 2021
With cremation on the rise in the U.S., it’s important to understand the options you have for your loved one’s final resting place. Cremation gives...
Meghan Burmeister | Aug 5, 2021
Many families have questions about embalming–what it is, what it’s used for, if they need to do it when planning services—among others. Embalming is...
Jim Busch | Jul 29, 2021
It’s not uncommon for family disagreements to stem from the death of a loved one.
Heightened emotions can lead to arguments, confusion and pain,...
Julie Graf Skinner | Jul 22, 2021
How much would you estimate a funeral costs?
If you were in the ballpark between $7,000 - $10,000, you’re correct, according to research from the NFDA
Jim Busch | Jul 15, 2021
When a loved one passes, there’s an overwhelming number of decisions that need to be made, especially if the departed didn’t document their final...
Jim Busch | Jul 8, 2021
As we age, human contact becomes more and more essential to our health and well-being. According to the National Institutes of Health, loneliness and...
Jeff Hogan | Jul 1, 2021
Flowers are a common staple at funeral services and serve as a meaningful tribute to a loved one who has passed away.
Whether they’re selected by...
Robert Solich | Jun 24, 2021
Whether you are planning a funeral after the loss of a loved one or choosing to preplan your own funeral, chances are you will work with someone from...
Cathy Nichols | Jun 17, 2021
How can you help someone who is grieving? It’s incredibly difficult to watch our loved ones when they’re in pain, and this is a question we often...