8 Ways To Cope With Grief During The Holidays Many families and friends who have lost loved ones this year or in previous years wish they could simply press pause on the grieving process during the holiday season. Have you caught yourself dreading the holidays knowing the weeks ahead will potentially be an emotionally draining time?  Grief is unique to everyone and the way in which we cope with it will vary from person to person. Accepting loss becomes easier over time but it is something we will carry with us forever. Grief ebbs and flows, much like ocean waves and all we can do is learn to ..read more

What To Do When Someone Dies: Checklist The following checklist is provided, to give you an idea of the details that need to be resolved after a loved one has died. This list is by no means exhaustive and should no take the place of consulting with legal and financial professionals.   What To Do Immediately After Someone Dies   Get a Legal Pronouncement of Death If someone dies under hospice care  – When someone passes away, contact the Hospice group that is taking care of your loved one. Then call the funeral home when you are ready for them to come. If someone dies at a care ..read more

Funeral & Graveside Services During COVID-19 Pandemic The health and safety of our families, guests, and employees is our top priority. With respect to the federal and local governments recommendations, we are still able to host visitations, gatherings, funerals, and memorials up to 10 people.   While we are still able to serve our community, we will discuss all available options with our families and collectively decide the best and most safe option. We are able to make arrangements or answer any questions via phone and/or video (Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, etc) AND have the capability t ..read more

Medicaid Spend Down Strategies You’ve most likely heard of Medicaid. But how familiar with it are you?   Medicaid is the nation’s health insurance program. Most people will qualify for Medicaid based on work history. Surprisingly, a lot of wealthy people can qualify as well.    The purpose of Medicaid is to help people with healthcare needs who can’t otherwise afford healthcare coverage. It is estimated that around 72.4 million people were enrolled in Medicaid as of April 2019, which makes it the largest source of health coverage in the United States.   In order to be elig ..read more

Veterans Benefits Military personnel or honorably discharged veterans are entitled to benefits. The following benefits may be available:   Death pension to the widow and minor children Reimbursement of part of the funeral expense to a funeral home or person who paid the bill Burial in National cemeteries Burial flag and grave markers   Wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses age 65 or older with limited income and assets may qualify for a pension. For qualifying Veterans without a spouse, the 2016 Maximum Annual Pension rate was $12,907 and $16,902 with a spouse. For Veteran ..read more

What To Do When Someone Dies If Someone Dies Under Hospice Care –  When someone passes away, contact the Hospice group that is taking care of your loved one. Then call the mortuary when you are ready for us to come.   If Someone Dies at a Care Facility (hospital, nursing home, assisted living, etc.) –  The staff at the care facility will ask you which mortuary that you prefer and they will handle the arrangements of contacting the funeral home.   If Someone Dies Unattended at Home, Work, Vehicle, etc. –  If someone passes away unattended (meaning no one was around wh ..read more

A Quick Guide to Pre-Arranged Funeral Planning “Is this what they would have wanted?” is an all too common question when families come to plan a funeral. Making your wishes clear ahead of time can prove to be a great comfort to loved ones.   What Is Pre-Planning?   Pre-planning is the process of planning your funeral arrangements in advance. It involves making decisions such as:   What type of funeral service do you want? What type of casket or urn do you prefer? Is there going to be a viewing the night prior in addition to the day of services? Where will the services take pl ..read more

How to Write a Great Obituary Following the passing of a loved one, family members can become overwhelmed with all the decisions that need to be made in the midst of their grief. One thing the family often feels overwhelmed with is the writing of the obituary. Don’t worry – the obituary will honor your loved one’s life simply by you writing it.   Because newspapers charge you by inch, word, or line (depending on the publication), make sure to write the obituary according to your budget.    If you’ve recently lost a loved one and have been assigned to write the obituary, we hop ..read more

Vilonia, Arkansas Cremation Service Why cremate? If you’re considering cremation services, you might be wondering what makes it different from traditional burial or in-ground internment. Although the general concept of cremation has been around since the time of ancient Rome and Greece, today’s modern technology provides unique benefits to those who choose cremation over burial or other options like in-ground internment or urn burial (where the ashes are placed in a decorative vessel instead of an urn). What is cremation? Cremation is an alternative, eco-friendly way to honor your loved one ..read more

Funeral Cost Breakdown in 2023 What You Can Expect To Pay For The Average Funeral In 2023. Funerals are expensive, and each year, the cost of funerals increase. This year the cost of funerals continue to rise and our goal in this article is to break down the cost of a funeral in 2023. How Much Does A Funeral Cost in 2023? According to a 2021 report by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the national median cost of a traditional funeral with a viewing is $7,848. Included in this average was the cost of the basic services of the funeral home to plan and coordinate the visitatio ..read more