Day of the Dead
Posted on October 26, 2022 by | Comments Off on Day of the Dead
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Halloween is fast approaching, and for some cultures, there is much more to Halloween than just tricks and treats. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated throughout Mexico. Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to […]
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Funeral Home Funnies
Posted on April 7, 2022 by | Comments Off on Funeral Home Funnies
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I’ve had the pleasure of being a licensed funeral director for the past 23 years, and, yes, I’ve heard nearly every joke known to man regarding my chosen profession. When a person discovers what I do for a living, oftentimes a look of shock briefly crosses their face, and then they exclaim with a wide […]
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How to Help a Grieving Friend
Posted on March 9, 2022 by | Comments Off on How to Help a Grieving Friend
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We don’t always know exactly what to say or do when a friend or family member loses a loved one. We may be fearful of intruding, saying the wrong thing, or somehow worsening the situation. It is important to remember, however, that while we can’t take away their pain, we can provide a measure of […]
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Presidents’ Day
Posted on February 16, 2022 by | Comments Off on Presidents’ Day
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In the coming week we will celebrate Presidents’ Day. Observed on the third Monday in February, this special day honors the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and all those who have served as president. I recently came across an interesting online article from Encyclopedia Britannica entitled “5 Wacky Facts about the Births and Deaths […]
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Death and Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 2, 2022 by | Comments Off on Death and Valentine’s Day
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I was surprised to learn that Valentine’s Day may have a history rooted in death – and violence, for that matter. An article on www.history.com entitled “This Day in History – February 14 – St. Valentine beheaded” is a very interesting read. Written by the history.com editors and originally published on November 24, 2009, the […]
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