The Rise of Celebration of Life Services: Why Families Are Choosing Meaning Over Tradition
For generations, funerals followed a familiar structure. A viewing. A service. A graveside committal. Black clothing, solemn music, carefully chosen words meant to convey respect.
The Truth About Cremation
Behind every cremation is a life, a relationship, and a story that mattered deeply. There is no “easy” option when your heart is breaking. Cremation doesn’t take away the love or the grief. It simply changes the form of your goodbye.
When Grief Doesn’t Follow the Rules
If there’s one sentence I’ve heard more than any other during my years as a funeral director, it’s this, “I thought I’d be doing better by now.”
What Happens When You Call a Funeral Home?
Whether the death was expected or sudden, making that initial call to a funeral home is one of the hardest tasks a family will ever face.
The Healing Power of Ritual: Why Ceremony Still Matters After Loss
Over my years as a funeral director, I’ve witnessed time and again that rituals are more than tradition — they are the language of the heart.
Why We Fear Talking About Death
When was the last time you sat around the dinner table and brought up death? Probably never.
How Pre-Planning Your Funeral Can Save Stress, Money, and Heartache
Death is never a comfortable topic, especially when it’s your own.
The Most Unusual Funeral Requests I’ve Ever Received
Every family I meet has a story, and sometimes, the way they choose to honor that story is unlike anything I could have imagined.
Some requests are funny, some are touching, and a few are downright unconventional — but each one carries the same truth: there’s no “right way” to say goodbye.
Green Burials & Eco-Friendly Options: A Complete Guide
Lately, more and more people ask me about green burials and eco-friendly funeral options. They want simplicity. They want authenticity. And they want to care for the earth the way they cared for each other.
Secrets Funeral Directors Wish Everyone Knew
Most people only step inside a funeral home a few times in their lives — when they lose someone they love. To them, it’s a place of sadness, quiet whispers, and formality.