Barbara Bush Former First Lady & June 8, 1925 – April 2017, 2018 Former First Lady, Barbara Bush has passed away at the age of 92 according to multiple reports. Bush was the wife of the 41st and mother of the 43rd US Presidents. The office of her husband, former President George H. …
or many of us, walking into a funeral home can be quite overwhelming. As you step through the doors, you are most likely there to make arrangements for a loved one or say goodbye at a service. At Chambers and James Funeral Home, they felt they needed to make their funeral home more inviting and feel less like a business and more like a home. Their solution, the James Garden.
Music is a powerful tool. It can help express our emotions, it can set a mood or atmosphere, and it can help us reflect on old memories. Music is a nice addition to any funeral service. A great funeral song tells a story, evokes emotion and provides the listener with hope for life after their loved one’s death.
Quezon City, Philippines – Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it is easy to get caught up in all the shopping and gift giving. Arlington Memorial Chapels believed their guests and families needed a reminder that Christmas is not about how expensive or fancy a gift is but about the act of giving …
Unexpected Loss & How to Cope With Your Grief Originally published by Westchester Funeral Home Blog The sudden death of a loved one can be a difficult experience. Although we all know that death is a part of everyone’s life, the sudden death of a loved one will still be emotional nonetheless. It’s important to …
Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s most renowned scientists has passed away at the age of 76. Hawking was one of the most recognizable faces in the science community. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with ALS. Despite his illness, Hawking continued to make great strides in scientific research, specifically theoretical physics. Click here to learn more about his life.
If a friend or loved one has just lost someone close to them, it’s normal to feel uneasy about attending the funeral. Rest assured, attending a funeral and knowing what to say to someone who has lost a loved one doesn’t have to be difficult. To help you prepare and make sure you know what to say at a funeral, we have compiled a list of things you should and shouldn’t say
Nowadays, it is almost impossible to go to a funeral service without seeing flowers displayed. Even if you are unable to attend the service, many people choose to send flowers to express their condolences and be a part of the day nonetheless. To help you understand funeral flowers and everything you need to know about them, we’ve have created this helpful guide to assist you.
Each year, it seems that cremation services become more and more popular. Because of this, more and more families are beginning to plan memorial services. How do I plan a memorial service? What are some memorial service ideas? A lot of funeral directors have told us that they hear these questions almost every day. To help you make the planning process easier, check out the checklist we’ve created.
The food you serve at a funeral is an important part of any service. Families no longer want to mingle over plain old sandwiches. Funeral food has become the main event of some services with loved ones looking for food that wows as they celebrate the life of their loved one. Check out the latest funeral food trends that are transforming funeral services.