Free pre-planning seminar on February 21, 2026
Please feel free to join us to learn about the options and benefits of advance funeral and cremation planning, followed by informal questions and answers.
02Feb
04Dec
Keeping the Memory of Christmas Alive
May the Memories of past Christmas inspire the love of Christmas forever.
08Apr
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...
09Jan
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...
26Dec
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...
09Dec
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...
29Nov
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....
20Nov
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...
31Oct
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...
12Feb
Note of Appreciation
This note of appreciation resonates with me in such a meaningful and important way. When I started working with the Asian community in 1996, I was fortunate and blessed to count as my inspiration many of the elders and religious leaders within this community. All of them became dear friends....