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Follow these Funeral Planning Tips to Make Your Time of Need Easier

Losing a loved one is undeniably difficult. If you are also responsible for making the funeral arrangements at this challenging time, it can feel overwhelming. Numerous decisions must be made qui...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Monday, January 11, 2021

Living with Loss: Do You Know What to Expect After the Funeral?

It takes time to adjust to the loss of a loved one. Once the funeral is over, you may feel as if you're left without any type of road map. Just as your funeral provider and funeral director guide...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Monday, December 28, 2020

Five Helpful New Year’s Resolutions for the Bereaved

On January 1, the New Year rolls around whether or not we are ready for it. If you are adjusting to life without a loved one, you may feel as if you want to skip making New Year’s resolutions. Howe...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, December 13, 2020

The Must-Have Guide to Parenting through Grief

There’s nothing quite like the journey through loss. It can trigger an onslaught of emotions that impact the ability to parent with a level head. Profound sadness and stress may diminish patience...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Do You Know the Most Important Financial Actions to Take When a Loved One Passes Away?

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is undeniably stressful. Trying to determine how to handle their finances and legal obligations can put an additional burden on you and your family at a difficu...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Monday, December 7, 2020

Siblings and Grief: Five Ways to Heal After Loss

They are our first playmates, rivals, and friends. Siblings enjoy a unique relationship that cannot be duplicated. Losing a sibling can be devastating yet this grief is often overshadowed in our ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Grieving a Loved One During Thanksgiving? Try These Six Tips for Healing

Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for our many blessings. But for the bereaved, holidays can arouse feelings of grief even if the loss was some time ago. If you find yourself feeling down ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

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