The Value of A Funeral

The Value of A Funeral

1. Safety People need safe places and safe people. 2. Participation Spectators are not touched as much as those who participate. 3. Roots Everyone needs a “place” to be honored. Future generations need a “place” to remember. 4. Reality Begins...
Is A Viewing Necessary?

Is A Viewing Necessary?

Most people have heard the old saying “seeing is believing” … but people who have also lived through a traumatic life experience have a deeper, more emotional understanding of this simple phrase. For example, when a parent receives call from their child’s school...
Grieving and the Holidays

Grieving and the Holidays

Holidays are milestones, marking the passage of time in our lives. They are remembered for the experiences we share, and the time spent with family. It is for this reason that holidays are quite often a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. For many...
What Does Each Flag Fold Mean?

What Does Each Flag Fold Mean?

You’ve seen it – perhaps you’ve wondered. Whether the flag is lowered at night, or removed from the coffin of a fallen soldier, police officer, or fireman, the flag is never simply gathered up. It is handled carefully and folded reverently, as a sign...