Batchelor Brothers News & Events
The Legal Authority to Make Funeral Arrangements isn’t Always Easy to Determine
When a loved one passes on, disagreements may arise between family members about the disposition of the body and the funeral arrangements.
These are delicate issues to face at a stressful time, so...
Sunday, October 17, 2021
What Does a Pallbearer Do? The Guidance You Need to Perform this Task Flawlessly
If you have been asked to be the pallbearer at a funeral, you have been bestowed with great honor.
Serving as a pallbearer means that you will play an integral part in the upcoming funeral. You m...
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Previous Posts
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...
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...
Funeral Procession Protocols Can Be Confusing: Do You Know the Rules?
Funeral processions come with many rules and restrictions.
For those who are not familiar with the process, they can seem puzzling and complicated. Whether you are driving in a funeral procession ...
Young Children at Funerals: Seven Important Considerations and Helpful Tips
It can be challenging to decide whether or not your child should attend a funeral or memorial service.
We tend to want to protect our youngsters from the sadder events of life, such as having to ...
The Advantages of Pre-Paying a Funeral: How Much Do you Know?
If you have decided to preplan your funeral, you’ve made a great decision.
Having a specific, written funeral plan in place will prevent the family members who survive you from having to guess wh...
What Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind? Here are Four Key Things to Consider
“Carve your name on hearts not tombstones.”
They say legacies are etched into the minds of others and the stories they share after we have passed away. And of course, we all want to do wonderful ...
Making the Move to a Senior Living Community: Seven Critical Benefits You Need to Know
Are you considering living in a retirement community but aren’t sure if it’s the right move for you?
You are in luck because there is likely a senior living option out there that will suit your n...
