Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) is a familiar name to most Americans. One of America’s best known poets, Longfellow penned the Christmas poem, “Christmas Bells,” in 1864 which eventually became "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" in 1872 when the words were rearranged and put...
Yes, there is a big difference and it is helpful to understand what each type of service is so you can make the best decision for your family of loved one, regardless if they are going to be buried or cremated. Like any profession, those who...
Sometimes, the words simply come out wrong when talking to those who have recently had someone cremated. It’s okay to admit – it happens to all of us. I hear it often among grieving families and friends. Someone tries to say something comforting, but the...
The death of a loved one is overwhelming and each of us react differently as we go through our own process of dealing with a loss. In most instances, some level of arrangements is made prior to a death occurring. However, we frequently have families...
As the popular holiday song tells us, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Most years, you would probably agree. Even for Scrooges, it’s hard not to smile “with the kids jingle-belling.” But for those who have experienced the death of a loved one,...