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Your Guide to Estate Planning: Seven Common Mistakes and Mishaps to Avoid

Estate planning is about getting your affairs in order for the end of your life and beyond. While it can be uncomfortable to consider end-of-life wishes, no one will live forever. Whether you are ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Take These Practical Steps to Plan for Your Pet’s Care When You Pass Away

Have you ever considered what would happen to your pets if you died or became seriously ill? They have no one to advocate for them unless you do, so don’t leave them out of your estate planning e...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, April 10, 2022

Digital Compassion: Seven Things to Know About Expressing Sympathies at a Virtual Funeral

Live streaming allows mourners to take part in memorial ceremonies at any time, from anywhere. While the COVID-19 health crisis ushered in the dire need for virtual funeral solutions, other barri...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, March 18, 2022

Casket vs. Coffin: Twelve Things to Know About These Important Memorial Products

Funeral planning involves many details, including the choice of a coffin or a casket. Although coffins and caskets may look the same to the untrained eye, they are vastly different. Please read on...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 13, 2022

The Rooms in a Funeral Home Perform Many Important Functions

Funeral homes are designed to be peaceful, comfortable places for family and friends to gather for support and reflection. A comforting environment, accessibility, ample space, and caring staff a...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Thursday, March 10, 2022

Announcing a Funeral Service? Follow These Helpful Guidelines

A funeral announcement is a message or invitation that shares the news of a loved one’s passing. It can be digital or hard copy and often provides information about commemorative events that are ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, February 20, 2022

Can You Pass a Funeral Procession? Four Important Rules Regarding Safe Vehicle Operation

Do you know the rules of the road when you encounter a funeral procession or participate in one? If you are unsure, you’re not alone. Many motorists don’t know the proper protocols for this situa...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, February 11, 2022

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It’s Time to Care, Learn and Speak Up: April is National Minority Health Month

National Minority Health Month reminds us that health care should be equal and accessible for all. Every April, we recognize National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to shine a light on the h...

What to Consider When Deciding Where to Sit at a Funeral

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Funeral Planning for Blended Families: Navigating Complex Relationships

The emotional aspects of saying goodbye can be harder to navigate when funeral planning for blended families is involved. Blended families are a growing part of modern society, with an increasing ...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: 10 Facts Everyone Should Know

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