Mercer Adams Funeral Service

03/15/2026

The options for memorializing your loved one come in all shapes and sizes, including custom-made memorial benches. Be sure you know what's available so you can get a monument as unique as your loved one. Send us a message to learn more about our offerings!

03/12/2026

"I've been to 10 funerals in the last year, one of them I've helped arrange. They were in the full gamut. Very solemn greek orthodox service, 4 catholic requiem masses, and a garden party where I made a toast while scattering my friend's ashes around her garden with a soup ladle. I have carried, kissed, ridden on and toasted coffins with a shot of ouzo. I have worn all black, all color, and a party dress. Despite the vast differences in send-off, despite me being at times out of my comfort zone, doing something I have never done before, I drew comfort from one thing, that this is what each person would have wanted."
- Michelle Knox, banker and travel blogger

03/09/2026

03/05/2026

Sometimes several members of a family wish to retain a portion of the ashes and the ashes are split up into several smaller sized urns, known as sharing urns which come in a variety of sizes. If you want to know more about what sizes make sense for your group, leave us a comment below.

02/27/2026

Think before you scatter all ashes. You may want to scatter more than once, or keep some in the urn for other relatives, etc.

02/24/2026

If you would like to be cremated and your spouse wants a traditional burial, this does not mean that you need to be buried separately. Most cemeteries can accommodate a variety of requests, but it is important to speak with a cemetery coordinator as there are some laws and regulations to abide by.

02/22/2026

DID YOU KNOW? All music lovers could consider turning your ashes into a vinyl record. You can leave a recorded message, your last will and testament or a selection of your favorite tunes.

02/18/2026

We love this Navajo prayer, “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.”

How do you make the most of each day?

02/15/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of life is deciding what to do with it. What's something you want to do in your lifetime?

02/13/2026

Grass Marker: the face of the memorial is flush with the ground
Bevel Marker: A small foundation is underneath the face. The back of the marker is slightly higher than the front.
Slanted Marker: : A larger foundation is underneath the face. The standard is usually 16 inches tall.
Monument: an upright tablet that sits on a base.

02/10/2026

What activities, thoughts or approaches bring happiness?