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Who Becomes a Funeral Director?

Published: January 27, 2023

The funeral director is often the son or daughter of a funeral director. They grew up understanding the contribution the job brings to the community. Funeral directors are helpers. It’s more than just being understanding and compassionate. Funeral directors know what to do. They can guide a family that is in disarray d...READ MORE

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What Does the Embalming Room Look Like?

Published: January 20, 2023

Embalming takes place in a designated area of the funeral home. This space is off-limits to all but the professional staff members. Similar to a surgical suite in a hospital, the embalming room is built and furnished with hard surfaces, like tile, stainless steel, or concrete. These materials are easily cleaned and no...READ MORE

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Three Ways to Support Someone Who is Grieving in Isolation

Published: January 13, 2023

Grief is difficult in perfectly normal times. However, when a global pandemic has us isolated, we lose two important comfort and coping mechanisms. Hugs are very hard to come by these days. In normal times the physical touch of a hug fills the vacuum when a person who loves another is at a loss for words but wants to s...READ MORE

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Jewish Funeral Traditions

Published: January 6, 2023

As we begin to learn more about religious practices outside of our own, it is sometimes surprising to find how much different faiths have in common. Mourners of all faiths understand the power of grief and the comfort of community. So, what happens when a person of the Jewish faith dies, and how can a person outside th...READ MORE

Funerals

How to choose an urn?

Published: December 30, 2022

An urn is a very sacred thing for families and friends. Cremation is often done by the wishes of the deceased and/or for religious purposes. Below is a quick guide on how to choose an urn and what you can expect as you navigate this process. 1. Where will the final resting place be? The final resting place is the f...READ MORE

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Who Becomes a Funeral Director?

What Does the Embalming Room Look Like?

Three Ways to Support Someone Who is Grieving in Isolation

Jewish Funeral Traditions

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