Danzer, Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home

02/13/2026

Cemeteries are designed as permanent places of remembrance. They provide families with a dedicated space to visit, reflect, and maintain a lasting connection to loved ones, often serving as historical and community landmarks as well.

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

The digital footprint of a loved one can live on long after they’ve passed. Managing their online accounts thoughtfully is an essential part of honoring their memory while respecting their privacy. Whether it’s a phone, social media account, or cloud storage, handling these accounts with care ensures that their legacy is preserved—or closed with dignity.

This guide offers practical advice on how to manage or close online accounts after the death of a loved one, ensuring that their digital life is respected and properly handled.

Read more: Closing Online Accounts After the Death of a Loved One
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/support-friends-and-family/digital-footprint-after-death

02/09/2026

The loss of a loved one is a difficult experience for everyone, including children. Attending a funeral can be a vital part of their grief journey, offering them a chance to honor and say goodbye. With patience, sensitivity, and clear communication, parents can help guide their children through this emotional process, allowing them to experience the love and support of family during such a difficult time.

This compassionate guide provides helpful advice on how to prepare children for a funeral based on their age and emotional development. By being honest, supportive, and present, you can ensure that your child feels safe and loved as they navigate their grief.

Read more: Helping Children Through Funerals: A Compassionate Guide for Parents
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/helping-children-through-funerals

02/08/2026

When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the right words can provide comfort and reassurance, even in the most difficult times. While it can be hard to find the perfect thing to say, your empathy and presence can make all the difference. Dr. Charles A. Corr offers practical advice on how to speak to someone with cancer—whether they're newly diagnosed or undergoing treatment—and how to provide emotional support without unintentionally adding pressure.

This article offers heartfelt suggestions on what to say, what not to say, and how to be there for your loved one during this challenging journey.

💛 Let’s show those battling cancer the love and strength they need.

Read more: Encouraging Words for Those Living With Cancer
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/showing-support/words-for-those-battling-cancer

02/07/2026

When someone you love is facing a terminal illness, the grief can begin long before the final loss. Anticipatory grief is the emotional response to the gradual changes that come with illness, and it affects both the one who is ill and those who care for them. Dr. Charles A. Corr shares deep insights on how to manage the overwhelming emotions of love, loss, and caregiving during this difficult time.

This article offers guidance on how to care for both your loved one and yourself, covering the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of end-of-life care. It also provides tools for finding strength in moments of profound sadness and creating meaningful, loving memories in the final days.

💔 If you're navigating the grief of a loved one’s illness, you're not alone. You can find support and comfort during this challenging time.

Read more: Helping Yourself When Someone You L https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/helping-yourself-when-someone-you-love-is-dying

02/06/2026

Funeral preplanning allows individuals to document their service preferences in advance. This helps ensure wishes are honored, reduces stress for loved ones, and provides clear guidance at a time when decisions can feel overwhelming.

02/05/2026

Losing a parent is one of the most profound experiences we can face. Whether the death is sudden or follows a long illness, the journey of grief is unique and deeply personal. In this insightful article by Dr. Kenneth J. Doka, explore the complexities of grief, the importance of legacy, and how to cope with the emotional challenges that come with such a significant loss.

Dr. Doka provides a compassionate look at the intricate feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, and even relief that may arise after a parent’s death, and how we can navigate these emotions while honoring the love and life we shared.

💔 If you are struggling with the loss of a parent, know that you are not alone. There are resources available to help you through this difficult time.

Read the full article here: When a Parent Dies: Dealing With the Loss of a Parental Figure
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/when-a-parent-dies-dealing-with-the-loss-of-your-mother-or-father

02/03/2026

As we begin February, we want to gently remind our community who we are and why we’re here.

Grief doesn’t end after the service. For many families, it continues in quiet moments—like opening a loved one’s closet, sorting through belongings, and deciding what to hold onto and what to let go. These moments can be deeply emotional, and there is no right or wrong way to move through them.

At Dignity Memorial, we believe caring for families means supporting them before, during, and long after a loss. Whether it’s planning a meaningful tribute or offering guidance through the everyday challenges of grief, our role is to listen, to care, and to walk beside you at your own pace. Sometimes healing comes through remembering, sometimes through resting—and sometimes through taking one small step forward.

If you or someone you love is facing this tender task, we’re honored to share a resource that may help:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/cleaning-out-loved-ones-closet

As this month begins, know that you are not alone. We remain here for our families, our community, and every step of the journey.