Mercer Adams Funeral Service

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?

02/06/2026

It's okay to become the person you've always known you could be. Give yourself permission to do something you've always wanted to do.

02/01/2026

The Princess Diana memorial fountain was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on the 6th of July 2004. The fountain contains 545 pieces of Cornish granite and was designed to reflect Diana’s life.

01/28/2026

Glass items like ornaments, jars, or even picture frames can be difficult to secure properly to a headstone which can lead to them being broken quite easily. Broken glass can become a potential hazard to groundskeepers, other visitors, or their pets.

01/26/2026

01/22/2026

Many do not see cemeteries as a vital public space, but they are. Local cemeteries offer a crucial space that brings comfort to families as they struggle with their grief and provide a serene environment to spend time engaging with the spiritual.

01/20/2026

Is scattering my ashes the only option? People often think that if they are cremated, they then need to choose a meaningful place to have their remains scattered. If this isn’t something you wish to do, you may want to consider having a memorial rock or bench placed in the cemetery of your choice. This is an alternative to both the traditional burial and scattered ashes.