Batchelor Brothers News & Events
Dealing with Loss: Avoid Making Major Decisions While You’re Grieving
When a loss occurs, many decisions must be made. There are choices about funerals, memorial services, burial, cremation, logistics relating to funeral services, and many others. While we may be abl...
Monday, July 27, 2020
Essential Tips for Helping Your Child Deal with Loss
Children, like adults, need time to grieve the loss of a loved one. One of the most important things you can do during this time is to let them know you're available to listen and provide reassuran...
Saturday, July 18, 2020
How Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Families Navigate Eldercare Challenges
Dealing with the needs of elderly parents can be challenging at best. In addition to the stress and emotion involved, tending to the many facets of their lives is often complicated and frustra...
Friday, July 17, 2020
Understanding the Symbolism of the Most Popular Funeral Flowers
Before you tell the florist to “put something nice together” for a sympathy arrangement, give some thought to the message it’s sending. Ideally, the arrangement should reflect the life of the perso...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Dealing with a COVID-19 Loss: What Not to Say to the Bereaved
Even in the best of times, it is difficult to know how to help someone grieve. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, consoling a friend who has lost a loved one to the virus requires extra care and...
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Follow These Tips to Safely Express Your Sympathy During COVID-19
When someone passes away, we are accustomed to gathering with family and friends to share our sympathies with the bereaved. This traditional, supportive gesture represents an important part of the ...
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Written Condolence Etiquette: Do You Know the Rules?
Written condolences can be challenging to compose. Losing a loved one is a deeply personal event and everyone deals with their emotions differently, making it difficult to know what to say.
Still...
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Spot the Signs, Save a Life: Recognizing and Responding to Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can quickly turn an ordinary summer day into a life-threatening emergency.
In cities like Philadelphia, summer heat can be relentless. It radiates from sidewalks, l...
10 Important Benefits of Grief Counseling: How Professional Guidance Supports Healing
The benefits of grief counseling can be life-changing for those navigating the journey through loss.
It’s impossible to prepare for the heartbreak of losing someone dear. Grief looks different for...
Why Funeral Ceremonies Matter: 7 Ways Rituals Help Us Heal
Understanding why funeral ceremonies matter can help guide families through grief with compassion and clarity.
In times of loss, gathering to honor the departed can offer more comfort than words a...
Wondering What to Bring to a Memorial Service? Consider These Heartfelt Items
When words fall short, what you bring to a memorial service can speak volumes.
When we gather to honor the life of a loved one, our presence is the most important gift we can offer. Still, many pe...
Repast vs. Reception: Essential Differences Every Event Planner Should Know
When planning a memorial event, knowing the difference between a repast vs. reception helps set the right tone for gathering and reflection.
Amid loss, spending time with loved ones after the fune...
Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services Announces Joint Venture with Escamillio D. Jones Funeral Home
PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 13, 2025 — Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services, a dedicated provider of funeral and cremation services in the Philadelphia area for the past decade, is proud to announce its ...
Men's Health Month: Surprising Secrets for Better Health at Any Age
Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to focus on something that often gets pushed to the back burner: overall well-being.
Whether you're 25 or 85, there’s always something you can do to feel bet...
