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The Essential Guide to Visiting a Terminally Ill Loved One

The idea of visiting a loved one who is about to pass on can stir up a variety of emotions. You know that your time with your beloved family member or friend is drawing to a close. However, being ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Thursday, September 23, 2021

Five Proven Strategies for Choosing Meaningful Funeral Readings

Reciting funeral readings that have special significance is a loving way to remember the one who has passed on. It allows you to celebrate the things they enjoyed most in life while providing sola...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, September 17, 2021

Downsizing Tips for Seniors: Eight Secrets to Simplify Your Life

Moving to a smaller home as a senior citizen is unlike other relocations. It requires far more planning and forethought than a move made in your twenties or thirties. Most likely, you now have an...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, August 28, 2021

Hosting a Repast after a Funeral? Follow These Tried and True Tips for a Memorable Event

Planning the homegoing celebration for a loved one involves many decisions. In addition to the funeral or memorial service, it is customary to host a reception or repast afterward. This gathering ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, August 14, 2021

The Quick Guide to Headstone Etiquette: Seven Little-Known Facts and Important Rules

There are many misunderstandings about headstones and the rules surrounding them. Please read on for seven important considerations that will help you design the perfect monument and epitaph to h...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Writing a Headstone Inscription? Follow These Seven Tips to Get it Right

Choosing a headstone and inscription is a weighty responsibility and should not be taken lightly. The choices you make now will live on for eternity in tribute to the departed so it’s best to go a...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, August 6, 2021

How to Write the Perfect Sympathy Message: Six Tips for Success

Condolence messages can be challenging to compose and deliver. Losing a loved one is a deeply personal event and everyone deals with their emotions differently, making it difficult to know what to...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, July 25, 2021

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When managing family conflict after loss, it's important to approach these moments with patience and empathy. Disagreements among family members are common following the passing of a loved one. He...

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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get the Facts and Help Save Lives

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a call to action for education, prevention, and support. Every October, Americans recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign that promotes breast...

Funeral Directors: What They Do and How They Help During Difficult Times

Most of us are unaware of the invaluable services funeral directors provide, bridging the gap between sorrow and healing. The role of the funeral director may seem simple, but its complex and mult...

Choosing a Funeral Celebrant? Here are Five Important Things to Know.

If you are responsible for choosing a funeral celebrant, seek someone who can provide a comforting presence and navigate the complexities of organizing a meaningful service. Selecting the individu...

It’s Healthy Aging Month: Eight Practical Ways to Boost Your Wellbeing

This Healthy Aging Month, discover how simple lifestyle changes can unlock the door to a more fulfilling life as you age. September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote ways for people to sta...

Seven Common Misconceptions about Hospice Care Explained

Misconceptions about hospice care often stem from a lack of accurate information and awareness. The many inaccuracies surrounding hospice care create unnecessary fear and reluctance at a challengi...