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In our blog, we share resources and information that families in our community can use to cope with their loss or better understand their grief. We also write about ways we have been involved in the community. Check out our latest posts below.

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Pets Welcome at Lifesong

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Lifesong Funerals | Leave a comment
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Over the past few months we’ve had five families ask us if it’s okay to bring their pets to the funeral home. Their concern for their pet’s well being has recently touched our hearts. Our answer is always yes. Please make sure your pet companion is potty trained. But other than that we think it’s […]

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Does Death Eternally Separate or Unite Us?

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Lifesong Funerals | Leave a comment
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I remember it like it was yesterday. I had taken a nap in the middle of the day and woke up to discover two voicemails. One from my father- the other from the town Undertaker in Carrollton, Kentucky. Carrollton is my place of birth and where my grandparents resided. Neither my Dad or the Funeral […]

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The first step in the healing process is selecting the right funeral home…

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Lifesong Funerals | Leave a comment
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Let’s face it, funeral arrangements are awkward for families; even if they have been through the process before. Not only are family’s not in a very good emotional place, but they’re now relying on their funeral director to guide them to make the proper decisions regarding the funeral or celebration of life. This can be […]

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Not all Funeral Homes are created equal

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Lifesong Funerals | Leave a comment
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Some call themselves Funeral Homes; others cremation providers. Some even claim to do both. Some funeral and cremation providers are expensive; others are incredibly inexpensive. Some are family owned and operated and others are part of a large network. So how does someone choose the right funeral home or cremation provider? Or better yet, avoid choosing the […]

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Adviser or Listener??

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Lifesong Funerals | Leave a comment
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Yes, I am a funeral director and frequently asked for advice relating to all things funeral. But I think a lot of funeral homes have forgotten the most important ingredient of funeral directing; listening! I’ve been guilty of this myself and have worked for funeral homes that believe they have an image to maintain and […]

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