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Is a Senior Living Community Right for You? Consider These Important Benefits

Are you considering downsizing for retirement? If you foresee your current home becoming a challenge to maintain or not meeting your needs as you age, you might consider making the move to a seni...
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Sunday, May 23, 2021

Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Civilians & Veterans with Trauma and PTSD

We hope you will join us May 19th at 4pm for this virtual event! We have invited Leslie Holley, MA, LCPC, NCC, and certified counselor with Healing Circle, to lead us in an online presentation. ...
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Touching Ways to Honor Your Departed Veteran this Memorial Day

America’s military heroes make tremendous sacrifices for our country. They deserve our deepest gratitude and respect, even after they have passed on. As Memorial Day approaches, we are reminded ...
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Monday, May 17, 2021

The Most Common Types of Funeral Services: Five Indispensable Guidelines You Need to Know

Whether you are pre-planning your own funeral or that of a loved one, there are many decisions to be made. You may never have given it much thought before, but funeral services come in a wide var...
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Sunday, May 16, 2021

Facing Mortality: Three Reasons Why Acceptance is the Best Option

Although loss and death affect everyone, it’s a topic we tend to avoid. It’s considered gloomy and even a bad omen by many. But in reality, there is a sense of freedom that comes with facing morta...
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Monday, April 26, 2021

Six Essential Tips to Help You Choose Photos that Celebrate Your Loved One’s Life

As the old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. That’s why the images you select for a loved one’s obituary, funeral program, or memorial service are just as important as the words...
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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Planning a Celebration of Life? Check Out These Imaginative Ideas

Planning a celebration of life can be a healing way to remember a departed loved one. As COVID restrictions continue to relax, people are seeking creative ways to pay tribute to their beloved frie...
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Thursday, April 15, 2021

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7 Things To Remember For Your Mental Health This Fall

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Funeral Directors Extend a Compassionate Hand During Times of Loss

The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Amid grief, there are many details to be attended to and important decisions to be made. It can be hard to know what to do or wh...