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Ten Tips to Simplify Your Spring Cleaning

Wouldn’t it be great to start off the spring season with a fresh, sparkling home? Check out these simple strategies for cleaning your house from top to bottom in no time. 1.    ...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, April 8, 2018

Reduce Your Energy Bills This Spring!

The grass is getting greener, trees are sprouting new leaves, and people are putting away their winter coats. Spring is in the air, and that means a new opportunity to evaluate your home’s energy u...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 25, 2018

Nip Your Springtime Allergies in the Bud

Spring is just around the corner! That means flowers, plants, and trees will soon be blooming and the grass will again be green. It’s the season of hope and renewal. But for millions of Americans...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 18, 2018

Food for Thought: Seventeen Fascinating Facts about Our Lives

“What we spend our time on is probably the most important decision we make.” – Ray Kurzweil You may be surprised to know that, on average, only about 20% of our lives are spent actually LIVING it....
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, March 11, 2018

Laugh Your Way to Better Health

Have you ever enjoyed a really great laugh and thought, “Wow, I needed that!”  Little did you know you how much you really did because laughter, says emerging evidence, is indeed good medicine...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, February 25, 2018

When is the Best Time to Plan Your Funeral? Before You Need It.

Can you imagine planning a wedding in just a few days? Or any major celebration for that matter? Why leave the ultimate celebration of your life to the last minute? By planning your service in ad...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, February 11, 2018

Are You Ready for Winter Storms?

February is notorious for severe winter storms along the east coast.  A winter storm can range from freezing rain and ice, to moderate snowfall over a few hours, to a blizzard that lasts for...
By Batchelor Brothers Funeral Services
Sunday, February 4, 2018

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