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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...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
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...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
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 ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
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...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

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...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Friday, August 6, 2021

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...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, July 25, 2021

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 ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Tuesday, July 20, 2021

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Want to Create a Meaningful Tribute? Don't Overlook the Importance of Obituaries

The importance of obituaries cannot be overstated because they are the place where our loved ones’ life stories are recorded forever. Obituaries are an important way of publicly remembering the pe...

Medical Alert Systems for Seniors: Six Important Things to Know

A medical alert system ensures that older adults can access help when needed, regardless of where they are in their homes.            &nb...

Planning a Cremation Memorial Service? Here are Seven Important Things to Do

A cremation memorial service allows you to honor your loved one’s life in a way that reflects their personality and values. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a larger ceremony, there are...