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Coffin or Casket? Six Considerations to Help you Choose the Right Memorial Product

The choice of a coffin or casket should not be taken lightly. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they have some notable differences. Caskets and coffins both serve as burial contain...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Hosting a Reception after the Funeral? Follow These Six Helpful Guidelines

Hosting a reception after the funeral of a loved one presents an opportunity to demonstrate your enduring affection. The funeral reception gives mourners the chance to support each other, share fo...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Six Proven Ways to Calm Anxiety and Ease Stress

As stress levels rise, so does the need for self-care. Having effective ways to calm anxiety becomes even more essential amid challenging times. We all feel anxious from time to time. That sense o...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Coins on a Headstone Hold Special Meaning. Here’s Why.

Have you ever seen coins on a headstone? Leaving signs of remembrance on graves is a long-held tradition. While flowers are the most common grave decoration, they aren’t the only way to pay tribut...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, December 18, 2022

Four Things You Need to Know If You are a Pallbearer or Honorary Pallbearer

The role of pallbearer or honorary pallbearer is both an honor and a great responsibility. The duties primarily consist of helping to carry or accompany the casket throughout a traditional funeral...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Thursday, December 15, 2022

Four Essential Things to Know When a Death Occurs Away from Home or Out of Town

When a death occurs away from home or out of town, knowing what to do can greatly ease the burden for you and your loved ones. Today, people spend significant time away from their homes for vacati...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Honoring Your Loved One: Seven Beautiful, Personalized Tributes Using Cremated Ashes

Cremated ashes take on a new meaning when they are utilized creatively to fashion enduring tributes to loved ones who have passed on. Cremation has become the most popular funeral choice for Ameri...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, November 20, 2022

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Choosing a Funeral Celebrant? Here are Five Important Things to Know.

If you are responsible for choosing a funeral celebrant, seek someone who can provide a comforting presence and navigate the complexities of organizing a meaningful service. Selecting the individu...

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