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Important Tips for a Memorable Eulogy

Writing a meaningful eulogy may seem like a daunting task. You may have mixed emotions about it, too. Part of you likely is honored by the request but you may also feel anxious and not sure how t...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, January 25, 2019

An Important Conversation: Talking About Final Wishes

Sadly, many families face must deal with the situation in which a loved one passes away before his or her dying wishes are made known. Grieving family members left behind often find themselves lo...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, January 18, 2019

Choosing Hospice Care: Seven Things You Need to Know

Hospice care focuses on the quality of life rather than its length. Hospice services are used when a person can no longer be helped by curative treatments and is expected to live about six months o...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Monday, January 7, 2019

It’s Hard to Believe, but Scamming the Bereaved Happens all the Time

After the death of a loved one, you expect to feel a range of emotions such as sadness and denial. What you may not anticipate is being preyed upon by bereavement scams from con artists and fraudst...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Thursday, December 27, 2018

Here’s Why Estate Planning and Funeral Planning are Smart New Year’s Resolutions

As January approaches, most of us start thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’re determined to finally take that vacation of your dreams, lose the weight that’s been bothering you,...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, December 23, 2018

Creating Fun New Traditions for Holidays is an Effective Way of Coping with Grief

When you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, it’s not uncommon for the holiday season to lose its joy. At difficult times like these, you may feel like you want to skip your Christmas traditions c...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

The Makings of a Memorable Repast Don’t Have to be Overwhelming

The day you say a final goodbye to a loved one can be very difficult. On top of all of the emotions you’re experiencing, there are numerous details to be worked out to coordinate the many events of...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, November 25, 2018

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