Batchelor Brothers Noticias y Eventos

Pass on More Than Money: Leaving a Legacy for Your Loved Ones

 “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” - Pericles We are all leaving a legacy, whether we like it or not. Our persona...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, April 28, 2019

Celebrate a Loved One’s Life with a Tree this Arbor Day

When a loved one passes, it can be difficult to find the best way to honor their memory. Planting a commemorative tree is a unique and touching tribute that will last for many lifetimes and serve a...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, April 13, 2019

There's an Art to Writing a Special Obituary

Like people, obituaries come in a variety of types and sizes. They can be long or short, sophisticated or simplistic, entertaining or dull. At one time, death notices contained only the very basic ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, April 6, 2019

From “We” to “Me”: How to Overcome Loneliness After the Death of a Spouse

While grief is a difficult time in any person's life, it can be especially challenging following the death of a spouse or mate. There’s not only the loss of a romantic partner, but also a companion...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 31, 2019

How to Choose the Right Assisted Living Facility

There are currently more than 51,000 assisted living facilities in the United States. While they generally serve the same population and support the same housing goals, they vary widely by size, cu...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 24, 2019

Seven Ways to Help a Loved One Bereaved by Suicide

  “That ton of bricks that is thrust upon your shoulders by a loved one’s suicide never goes away. But you do get stronger shoulders.” – Frank Kaufman Increasingly, suicide is being viewed n...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Monday, March 11, 2019

Safe and Sound: What Every Senior Should Know About Home Safety

The global population is rapidly becoming dominated by senior citizens. By the year 2050, the senior population in the United States is expected to rise from 48 million to an astonishing 88 million...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, February 24, 2019

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What Medicare Doesn’t Cover and the Resources That Can Help

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Honoring our Heroes: Five Creative Ideas for Military Funerals

Military veterans have made tremendous sacrifices and deserve to be honored, especially during their funeral services. In addition to the standard military honors and burial benefits that...

Digital Grief: Addressing Death Over Social Media

The digital age has made it easy to share everything, all of the time. In recent years, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms have become widely used for all sorts of milest...

A Labor of Love: Helpful Tips for Choosing the Music for a Funeral

“Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories.” – Stevie Wonder Choosing the right songs for a funeral can feel like a formidable task. After all, music plays a critical function in the f...

Today’s Senior Independent Living Communities Aren’t Like They Used to Be

As senior living communities continue to evolve, one thing is clear: today’s mature adults want to remain active and engaged. Today’s seniors represent an immense and influential demographic that’...