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Celebrate a Loved One’s Life with a Tree this Arbor Day

When a loved one passes, it can be difficult to find the best way to honor their memory. Planting a commemorative tree is a unique and touching tribute that will last for many lifetimes and serve a...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, April 13, 2019

There's an Art to Writing a Special Obituary

Like people, obituaries come in a variety of types and sizes. They can be long or short, sophisticated or simplistic, entertaining or dull. At one time, death notices contained only the very basic ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Saturday, April 6, 2019

From “We” to “Me”: How to Overcome Loneliness After the Death of a Spouse

While grief is a difficult time in any person's life, it can be especially challenging following the death of a spouse or mate. There’s not only the loss of a romantic partner, but also a companion...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 31, 2019

How to Choose the Right Assisted Living Facility

There are currently more than 51,000 assisted living facilities in the United States. While they generally serve the same population and support the same housing goals, they vary widely by size, cu...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 24, 2019

Seven Ways to Help a Loved One Bereaved by Suicide

  “That ton of bricks that is thrust upon your shoulders by a loved one’s suicide never goes away. But you do get stronger shoulders.” – Frank Kaufman Increasingly, suicide is being viewed n...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Monday, March 11, 2019

Safe and Sound: What Every Senior Should Know About Home Safety

The global population is rapidly becoming dominated by senior citizens. By the year 2050, the senior population in the United States is expected to rise from 48 million to an astonishing 88 million...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, February 24, 2019

Being There for a Caregiver: How You Can Ease the Burden

Caregivers are driven by their compassion and desire to support their loved one on his or her end-of-life journey. Motivated by concern, caregivers often neglect their own needs and forget about ta...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, February 17, 2019

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