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Choosing the Right Casket for Your Loved One

When a loved one dies, selecting the casket can feel like both a special honor and a weighty task. It can feel especially daunting if they didn’t share their internment preferences in advance. Yo...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, June 9, 2019

Get to Know the Many Benefits of a Living Memorial

Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Death can be difficult to accept for both the dying and those closest to them. Homegoings and repasts are invaluable ways to help the living come to ter...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, June 2, 2019

The Right Funeral Readings Bring Special Meaning to the Service

Funeral readings offer a special opportunity to remember a departed loved one. They’re intended to bring comfort to the grieving while celebrating the life of the deceased and capturing his or her...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, June 2, 2019

Senior Loneliness: Why Isolation is Bad for Our Aging Loved Ones

Loneliness is wreaking havoc on America’s senior population. A 2017 study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that nearly half of the seniors in the U.S. regularly expe...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, May 26, 2019

Smart Solutions for Senior Home Safety

According to a recent AARP survey, the majority of adults approaching age 65 plan to age-in-place, even in the face of health problems. To achieve this, seniors living alone will need to take an ho...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, May 17, 2019

Pass on More Than Money: Leaving a Legacy for Your Loved Ones

 “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” - Pericles We are all leaving a legacy, whether we like it or not. Our persona...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, April 28, 2019

Celebrate a Loved One’s Life with a Tree this Arbor Day

When a loved one passes, it can be difficult to find the best way to honor their memory. Planting a commemorative tree is a unique and touching tribute that will last for many lifetimes and serve a...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, April 13, 2019

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Attending an End-of-Life Event? Follow this Helpful Guide to Funeral Etiquette

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Five Tips to Help You Choose the Perfect Outfit for a Summertime Funeral

Balancing formality and comfort is key when dressing for a summertime funeral. Attending a funeral is an emotional experience, and figuring out what to wear can be an added stressor. This is espec...