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How to Host the Perfect Funeral Reception without Breaking the Bank

It’s customary to host a reception following a funeral or memorial service. This event gives mourners the chance to support each other, share fond memories, and celebrate the life of the decea...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Depression in the Elderly: Do You Know the Signs?

We all get the blues from time to time. Usually, we bounce back. But when those negative feelings persist and begin to interfere with our daily activities for two weeks or longer, depression may be...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, September 7, 2019

Home Renovations for Seniors: What’s Best for You?

Although medical advances are keeping seniors healthy and active longer, aging still comes with its share of challenges. Eyesight and hearing tend to diminish, falls occur more frequently, and a wa...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Monday, August 26, 2019

When Grief is Overwhelming: A Guide to Coping with a Sudden Death

“Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Dealing with loss is always emotionally challenging. It can take a long time to get to a place of...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, August 24, 2019

Taking Care of You: Helpful Resources for Caregivers

Few people plan to be caregivers for their loved ones. It’s a role that often comes on suddenly following an emergency or evolves over time as a result of an ongoing medical condition. In either ca...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, August 11, 2019

The Ins and Outs of the Age-Friendly Health System Movement

The Age-Friendly Health System is changing what it means to age in America. Self-described by its founders as a “movement to recruit and support entire healthcare systems to focus on the areas of m...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, August 4, 2019

Five Common Questions (And Answers) About Veterans Burial Benefits

Funerals, memorials and celebrations of life offer opportunities to honor and recognize a service member’s heroism and contributions. Whether you’re making final arrangements for a deceased veteran...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, July 14, 2019

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