Batchelor Brothers News & Events
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...
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Being There for a Caregiver: How You Can Ease the Burden
Caregivers are driven by their compassion and desire to support their loved one on his or her end-of-life journey. Motivated by concern, caregivers often neglect their own needs and forget about ta...
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Have a Good Death: Making the Most of the Final Stages of Life
Why is it so important to understand what to expect at the end of life? Because if we know the conditions for a good death, we are more apt to prepare ourselves and the ones we love to die with dig...
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Important Tips for a Memorable Eulogy
Writing a meaningful eulogy may seem like a daunting task. You may have mixed emotions about it, too.
Part of you likely is honored by the request but you may also feel anxious and not sure how t...
Friday, January 25, 2019
An Important Conversation: Talking About Final Wishes
Sadly, many families face must deal with the situation in which a loved one passes away before his or her dying wishes are made known.
Grieving family members left behind often find themselves lo...
Friday, January 18, 2019
Choosing Hospice Care: Seven Things You Need to Know
Hospice care focuses on the quality of life rather than its length. Hospice services are used when a person can no longer be helped by curative treatments and is expected to live about six months o...
Monday, January 7, 2019
It’s Hard to Believe, but Scamming the Bereaved Happens all the Time
After the death of a loved one, you expect to feel a range of emotions such as sadness and denial. What you may not anticipate is being preyed upon by bereavement scams from con artists and fraudst...
Thursday, December 27, 2018
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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...
