Coats Funeral Home Blog
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Coats Funeral Home was founded by Robert H. Coats in 1925 on Parkside Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It has been a trusted community resource and one of the oldest in the area. Today, Coats and its staff offer warm, compassionate, and personalized funeral services in Waterford and Clarkston. Learn more about funeral service and answer common questions like what to wear to a funeral, what to say..
Coats Funeral Home Blog
4M ago
When it comes to funerals Americans can sometimes feel uncomfortable both shedding tears or observing their flow from a fellow mourner. Perhaps you have attended a funeral and noticed those who need to weep often leave the room? They retire to the restroom or go outside for a breather. Why? What triggers tears? What ar ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
5M ago
Nearly all experts say to wait at least six months to a year after a death or divorce before making big lifestyle changes like moving. Sometimes it is just not possible to allow yourself that much time. When that is the case, understanding the thinking behind this advice may help one avoid the pitfalls of making a quic ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
5M ago
Three hundred and sixty five days a year, twenty-four hours a day, rain or shine, hot or cold, from the year 1776 to present day, they’re serving our country. They are our veterans and November 11th is the official day that we honor and thank them each year ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
6M ago
Embalming is the art of slowing the decomposition of the human body. The embalming process is carried out in a clean environment, and proceeds in a fashion similar to medical procedures ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
6M ago
Read this blog even though you don’t want to. Especially if you or your parent is over 65 or living alone. Age Associated Financial Vulnerability is a real thing and it affects intelligent, independent people. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau puts the cost of elder financial exploitation as high as $36 billion ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
7M ago
How do I protect myself from scams that have become all too common in society today? How do I prevent myself from becoming a victim of the scammers who are on the phone, on the computer and at the front door ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
7M ago
Writing and delivering a eulogy can be a daunting task. How do you sum up a life in three to eight minutes? If you are not accustomed to public speaking, the idea of “being on stage” can add to the discomfort. But take heart: what you are going to do is important, but perfection is not required ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
7M ago
She went to church almost every Sunday of her life. She loved music. The opera and the song Amazing Grace were at the top of her list. She played golf and bet on the ponies. She traveled to China and saw the Great Wall, and to Rome, Paris, and Budapest. She won trophies at golf. She skied and was a master at bridge. Sh ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
9M ago
“When I die, I really don’t care what you do with me. Just ___ ___ me. I don’t want you to make a fuss.” Really? Are these the instructions you are leaving your family? Of course, it does not matter to you and you really will not need a fuss. You will be the dead one. They, however, care and they need a fuss. If you a ..read more
Coats Funeral Home Blog
9M ago
Direct disposition is a term used to describe burial or cremation that takes place directly following death. The deceased is removed from the place of death and taken directly to be either buried or cremated. There is no preparation of the body or opportunity for family members to see the body before the burial or crem ..read more