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rather than a corporation.
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Recent Articles
Why An Independent Funeral Home?
Making funeral arrangements is overwhelming, and one of the most significant choices you need to make is selecting a funeral home. Here we will explore some compelling reasons to choose an independently owned funeral home over a corporation. From personalized care to community connection, independent funeral homes can provide a...
Understanding Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits
When a veteran dies, their family can encounter additional emotional and financial challenges. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several different benefits to honor someone’s service and ease the burden on survivors. Part of our commitment includes helping families to understand these benefits, and to ensure that veterans and...
Downtown Location
As unpleasant as it can be to make funeral arrangements or pre-arrangements, we are always finding new ways to alleviate some of the stress. While our beautiful chapel is a calming place, we understand that some people feel more comfortable meeting at home, or even in a neutral setting such...
Memorialization in Burial Versus Cremation
If someone dies before letting their final wishes be known, family members can be distressed and confused about what to select and how to proceed. There are many options regarding final disposition, including:
Ground Burial
Cremation
Mausoleum or Crypt
Soil Transformation
Here let’s...A Funeral Director’s Musings
As funeral professionals, we feel at times that we are stewards of others' grief. Being invited, suddenly and constantly, to engage in a stranger's upsetting and intimate experience has a profound effect on us. How can it not? We are often drawn for a brief moment into the family dynamic and get...
The Value of A Vault
Having met with thousands of families to plan a funeral, one question we often are asked is: "Why do I need to buy a vault or outer burial container?" This is a great question that we will try to answer. Most often the use of a vault (also called an outer...
How Do I Choose A Casket?
How Do I Choose A Casket?
Selecting the right casket can feel overwhelming. It’s a big decision that provides a final resting place for someone we love. The main thing you need to know is that caskets come in many various materials—each with their own characteristics and advantages....A Successful Seminar
A Successful Seminar
Thank you to everyone who came to the Clarendale to discuss pre-arranging and estate planning. In case you missed us, Midtown will be hosting another presentation in the Spring again at the Clarendale. Our sincerest thanks go out to Betsy for her hospitality and the food...Estate Planning Essentials
Join us at Clarendale Six Corners on Wednesday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m. for an insightful evening on estate planning! This free event covers essential topics like crafting estate planning documents, asset distribution strategies, and how to have important conversations with loved ones. RSVP to secure your spot and get...