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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
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...
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...
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 ...
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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 ...
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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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...
Planning a Repast: Eight Tips for a Meaningful Post-Funeral Gathering
Planning a repast is a heartfelt way to blend comfort, connection, and remembrance.
After a funeral or memorial service, people often look for opportunities to connect and honor their loved one’s ...