Open House Attracts Community Leaders
Friday, September 16, 2016
On September 15th, Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services in Trenton, New Jersey, hosted an Open House to allow community leaders an opportunity to meet our staff and get a first-hand look at the quality level of services we're providing to local residents. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship, delicious food and a tour of our Trenton facility. Honored guests included:
- Mayor Eric Jackson
- Duncan W. Harrison Jr., Councilman at Large
- Senator Shirley K. Turner
- Rev. Karen Hernandez-Granzen from Westminster Presbyterian Church
- John E. Harmon, Sr., Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Previous Posts
Creating Fun New Traditions for Holidays is an Effective Way of Coping with Grief
When you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, it’s not uncommon for the holiday season to lose its joy. At difficult times like these, you may feel like you want to skip your Christmas traditions c...
The Makings of a Memorable Repast Don’t Have to be Overwhelming
The day you say a final goodbye to a loved one can be very difficult. On top of all of the emotions you’re experiencing, there are numerous details to be worked out to coordinate the many events of...
Twenty Ways to Cope with Grief and Loss at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to express gratitude for our many blessings.
But that can be hard to do when someone you love has passed away. Regardless of when the loss occurred, we often ...
Memorializing our Heroes: Five Benefits of Funeral Services for Veterans
The personal sacrifices made by the brave men and women in our armed forces can’t be overestimated. We deeply appreciate those who have selflessly served our country and we are honored to do our pa...
Helping Your Child through Grief and Loss
Death is difficult even for adults, and for children, it can feel almost insurmountable. But as a parent or caring adult, you have a great natural ability to soothe and comfort a grieving child, ev...
Seven Tips for Choosing a Funeral Home
The first step when choosing a funeral home and final resting place for your loved one is to meet with a funeral director. This is the time to ask questions so you can ensure your family member’s f...
A Gift of Love: Why Funeral Pre-Planning is a Smart Idea
We plan our careers, vacations, retirement, and even our daily schedules. Seventy percent of Americans have life insurance and 55% of us die with a written will. Yet with all that planning going on...
Do You Practice Good Cemetery Etiquette?
You probably know that when you visit a cemetery for a funeral, there are guidelines for your behavior. However, there are also etiquette rules to follow when you go to the cemetery later on to vis...
When Grief Gets Physical
“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” – Earl Grollman
&n...
Wonderful Ways to Help Someone Who’s Grieving
Most people truly want to help a friend who’s experiencing a severe loss. Words often fail us at times like these, leaving us stammering for the right thing to say.
Some people are so afraid to s...
Comments