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Types of Floral Arrangements for Funerals
There are various styles of floral arrangements for a funeral. Each one has specific meanings and uses. Different types of arrangements may also be suggested based on your relationship to the decea...
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Monday, April 14, 2025
Why Choose a Family-Owned Funeral Home?
Matthew Funeral Home was founded over 50 years ago by the Scamardella family. Today, three generations of Scamardellas have worked as funeral directors here. Family-owned and operated funeral homes...
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Monday, April 7, 2025
Spring Cleaning and Fighting Grief
Spring cleaning is a good way to refresh your home after the winter. It can also be a good time to address your house after a grieving period. After a loved one passes, sorting through and dealing ...
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Cremation FAQs
Cremation as a process is generally done away from the families of the deceased, and therefore families often have many questions about the process. Below are some FAQs about the process of cremati...
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Monday, March 10, 2025
Friendship and Support During Grief
After losing a loved one, it is easy to feel alone or closed off. If you feel lost and alone, it can be hard to reach out for help. Thankfully, you aren’t truly alone. Your friends are there to lov...
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Monday, March 3, 2025
Service Uniforms at a Funeral
In many organizations and service professions, it is customary to wear a uniform to the funeral of a fallen member, or the loved one of a member. Wearing a uniform to a funeral shows comradery, sol...
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Valentine's Day And Lost Partners
After losing a partner or spouse, certain days can trigger feelings of grief. These can include their birthday, relationship anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day. Because Valentine’s Day can be promi...
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Previous Posts
The Difference Between Grief and Mourning
When someone loses a loved one, the words “grief” and “mourning” are often used to describe their experiences. But what are the differences between the two? In this article, we will discuss grief, ...
Father's Day Memorials
After the loss of your dad, Father’s Day can take on a different feeling for you. It may seem more solemn without your father there. But there are still ways to celebrate your dad and memorialize t...
Timeline For a Funeral Service
When a loved one passes, when do you have the funeral? How long after someone passes should you have a service? This article will discuss approximate timelines for families when a loved one passes....
Anniversary Memorial Services
Grief doesn’t end after the funeral. For many, it is something they carry for a long time. Many instances can trigger feelings of grief and loss, birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Missing som...
Pre-Planning and Your Wishes
One of the most important aspects of pre-planning your funeral is making your wishes known. Funerals can be deeply personal, and if you have opinions about how you would like yours to be done, it i...
Flowers And Their Meanings in Funeral Arrangements
Different types of flowers, and even the colors of those flowers, carry meaning. Each type of flower evokes different feelings in people and has a deep meaning associated with it. When you send a ...
Color Meaning for Funeral Flowers
When choosing to send flowers to a loved one’s funeral, choosing the right flower colors can be important. Colors can convey moods, emotions, and feelings. The right flower colors can convey import...