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What is the Purpose of a Funeral?
When someone you love dies, it might seem easier to skip the services and pretend it didn’t happen. But passing up on a funeral service can be very detrimental towards the healing process. Here a f...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Grief After a National Tragedy
In the wake of tragedy, we find ourselves struggling to understand and process the events that occurred. Recently, the shootings of August 3rd and 4th have stirred many emotions in all of...
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Anthony Funeral Homes
Thursday, August 8, 2019
What Not to Say
Grief can be awkward. Most of us aren’t around grieving people often, so when we try to comfort someone who is suffering a loss, it can be hard to know what to say. In fact, it’s pretty easy to say...
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Anthony Funeral Homes
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Cremation- The Cool Thing to Do
In 2015, cremation surpassed burial as the preferred method of disposition, and it seems to be staying that way. Last year in the United States, the cremation rate was estimated around 53.5%, and t...
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Anthony Funeral Homes
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Mourning in the 21st Century
When a loved one dies, we no longer wear black veils and black top hats for long periods of time in order to publicly display our grief and loss. But the tradition of public mourning is far from de...
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Anthony Funeral Homes
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
The Loss of a Beloved Pet
We love our pets. They make us laugh and smile, help us through tough times, give us purpose. So when they pass away, they leave a hole in our hearts that we find very difficult to fill.
A pet is ...
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Anthony Funeral Homes
Friday, July 12, 2019
Another Kind of Bucket List
When our loved ones face a terminal illness, planning ahead becomes invaluable for many financial and emotional reasons. Often, roadblocks occur after death due to probate taking over, and many of ...
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Friday, July 5, 2019
Previous Posts
It's Not Always Sunny in Summertime
Picture it. The sky is a calm cerulean blue, the sun is shining warm on the lush green grass, the birds are chirping from the full trees, and a soft wind rattles the leaves. Somewhere a few lawns o...
I Don't Have a Church. Can I Still Have a Funeral?
Written by Katie Anthony
The purpose of the funeral, the reason we take time to formally recognize the loss of our loved ones, is to help us begin to heal. It is the first step in the grie...
Approaching Father's Day While You're Grieving
Father’s Day can be difficult to face when your dad is no longer living. Even if he passed years ago, a holiday to recognize your father can surface some residual grief. But there are ways to face ...
Discussing Your Final Wishes
It is never too early to discuss your final wishes. Maybe you’ve never thought about it before, but it doesn’t hurt to give it some consideration. Would you want to be cremated? Would you want your...
Why Should I Pre-Plan My Funeral?
Pre-planning funerals is growing more and more popular as baby boomers retire. It’s a good time to tie up loose ends, get some finances in order, and settle into relaxation. Setting future funeral ...
Grief: A Natural Response to Loss
Grief is a difficult concept to truly understand, because it is unique to the person and the loss they’ve suffered. Comprehending loss is a good place to start.
Dictionary.com describes loss as “t...
How to Make a Funeral Service Meaningful
Memorial services are often held to facilitate closure, to honor the deceased, and to provide an appropriate place for people to grieve. Personalizing the service will create a deeper signifi...
