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Grief Support Groups: Get to Know the Positives and the Pitfalls
Are you considering joining a grief support group? Maybe it’s something that you’ve thought about but are just now considering seriously. Or perhaps finding a bereavement group was suggested to you...
Monday, March 23, 2020
Creative Ways to Use Cremated Ashes to Honor Your Loved One
Over the last decade, cremation has become the preferred funeral option in the United States. By 2040, it’s expected that cremation will represent an astonishing 80% of all end-of-life dispositions...
Friday, March 20, 2020
Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services is Prepared to Safely Care for Our Families During the COVID-19 Health Emergency
While our nation continues to develop its response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services remains committed to providing the highest quality of care to families in...
Monday, March 16, 2020
The Protocol for Funeral Processions: Ten Things You Should Know
A key part of good funeral etiquette involves following the protocols for the procession. Even if you’ve never participated in one, chances are that you’ve seen a funeral procession—also known as a...
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Six Important Things to Consider When Choosing an Urn
When you’re searching for a cremation urn for your loved one’s remains, it’s important to get it right. You may be surprised by the endless array of options available.
From modest wooden boxes to...
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Six Ways You Can Help a Loved One Cope with Hearing Loss
When someone you love experiences hearing loss, your interactions with them may begin to change. Conversations that once felt easy may now be rife with frustration and misunderstanding.
The ...
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Have You Ever Wondered Why Cremation is Surging in Popularity?
In 1958, less than 4 percent of Americans were cremated. By 2035, that number is expected to approach 80 percent. What’s behind this massive shift?
As more ...
Saturday, February 8, 2020
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Telling Your Parents They Need to Stop Driving Isn’t Easy: These Tips Can Help
At first, you notice that mom or dad doesn’t seem comfortable behind the wheel anymore. They may hesitate a little too often, drive at inappropriate speeds, or frequently j...
Understanding the Fog of Grief: No, You Aren’t Losing Your Mind
Experiencing brain fog after the death of a loved one? You’re not alone. A significant loss or death can trigger a host of reactions in your body and mind.
While you may know to expect t...
The Best Strategies for Coping with Grief in the New Year
“Little by little, we let go of loss…but never of love.”
When you lose someone special, the world seems to lack its celebratory qualities. Whether your loved one die...
Here’s Why You Should Create a Bucket List
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln
Are you giving your lifelong passions a chance to unfold? When we hear the word...
The Keys to Writing a Meaningful Condolence Message
If you’re at a loss for words when composing condolence letters, you’re not alone. Many people have a difficult time putting their heartfelt sympathies into words.
Whether you’re posting to ...
Seven Smart Tips for Seniors When Talking to the Doctor
Doctors are busy people and their schedules are always full. That’s why the 15-minute patient visit has become ubiquitous in modern health care, particularly in the of...
How Can You Make Your Thanksgiving Meaningful?
Thanksgiving should be a time to count our blessings and practice gratitude. All too often, though, its true meaning gets overshadowed by pumpkin pie an...
