Advance Funeral Planning-Gina

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

Today was a special day at Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery.

Our new flagpole was installed, and it’s truly beautiful. Standing tall and proud, it brings a sense of honor, peace, and reflection to the grounds. There’s something powerful about seeing the flag gently moving in the breeze.

This space is meant to bring comfort to families, and this addition feels like a meaningful step in continuing that mission.

If you’re nearby, take a moment to stop by and see it, it really is something special.
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Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery

04/20/2026

Thank you Tara for opening your home to us yesterday. The Wine & Clarity get together was great fun! It was interspersed learning about The 5 Wishes from you, very informative. It was nice to answer questions regarding Vital Statistic information needed for death certificates, Appointment of Person designation and why you might want obe, and of course POA, ends at the time of passing. It’s all about simply being prepared and working with professionals who know the correct answers to your questions, these important forms don’t take hardly anytime at all. Be prepared😊♥️👍🏻

Congratulations to the winners of the beautiful floral and chocolates!
💚Gina
Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery
Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
Cascade Health
Waterford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care

04/19/2026

Dee had such a wonderful time yesterday at Evergreen Meadows in Eugene helping bring awareness to the importance of pre-planning. Thank you so much for inviting us, what an incredible group of people and a strong, supportive network in our community!

It was great connecting with:
Maya – Timber Pointe
Mandy – American Mattress
Cynthia – Pet Advocates
Jason – Hearthstone Real Estate
Tess – Hearing Professionals
Susan-Woodside Senior Living
Jessica-The Errand Fairy
Patty-Lets Get It Started

A special thank you again to Evergreen Meadows for organizing such a meaningful event.

And congratulations to Mandy at American Mattress for winning our beautiful floral giveaway from Chase Flowers! 🌸

Grateful to be part of a community that truly cares.

Dee & Gina
Sunset Hills & Smith-Lund-Mills
Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery
Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
Evergreen Senior Living
Evergreen Senior Living Open House & Senior Living Resource Fair
Evergreen Memory Care
Timber Pointe Senior Living
American Mattress
Patient Pet Advocates
Woodside Senior Living
Hearing Professionals of Oregon
Hearthstone Real Estate
Chase Flowers & Gifts

04/17/2026

A lot of people think planning a funeral and pre-arranging are the same thing.

They’re not.

Planning a funeral happens after someone passes.
It’s emotional, and families are often trying to make important decisions quickly.

Pre-arranging is done ahead of time, when things are calm and you can think clearly.

But here’s something most people don’t realize…

👉 Even a simple cremation still requires the same information.

No matter how simple you want things, your funeral home will still need:
• Your vital statistics (birthplace, parents’ names, SSN, etc.)
• Legal next of kin (Oregon has a specific order)
• Marriage/divorce history
• Military discharge papers (if applicable)

When this information isn’t ready, that’s when families feel overwhelmed.

We see it every day, people want to make things easier for their loved ones… they just don’t know where to start.

Pre-arranging is about your wishes.
Getting your paperwork together is about making things easier for your family.

Both matter ❤️

If you’ve been thinking, “I should probably get this figured out…”
I’m happy to help walk you through it. No pressure, just information.

💚Gina
(541) 246-0642
Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

04/16/2026

Lu & Baci~NUGGLES Time ♥️♥️♥️🐾🐾🐾

04/11/2026

What is a Niche?

Most people have heard the word… but aren’t quite sure what it means.

A niche is a small, dedicated space in a memorial wall (called a columbarium) where a loved one’s urn is placed after cremation.

Think of it as:
✔️ A permanent place to visit
✔️ Above-ground (no burial required)
✔️ Beautifully personalized with names, dates, and sometimes photos or emblems

For many families, it feels like the perfect middle ground~
•Simple, but still meaningful
•Low maintenance, but still a place to gather

I help families every day who say,
“I didn’t realize we had this option…”

If you’ve been wondering what might feel right for you or your family, I’m always happy to walk you through it, no pressure, just information.

📍 Serving Cottage Grove, Creswell, Drain & surrounding communities
📍 Serving Eugene, Springfield, Lane County &
Surrounding communities
— Gina, Licensed Pre-Need Planner

💚Gina
(541) 246-0642
Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery

04/10/2026

I see this all the time…

People tell me,
“I really need to get this taken care of.”
“I don’t want my kids dealing with this someday.”

And they mean it.

But then time goes by… and it keeps getting put off.

Here’s something most people don’t realize:

👉 Over half of folks over 70 want to pre-plan… but only about 1 in 5 actually do.

That’s a big gap.

And it’s usually not because people don’t care, it’s just because they don’t know where to start.

That’s what I’m here for.

I help walk people through it step by step, in a way that’s simple and not overwhelming.

And almost every time, I hear:
“That wasn’t nearly as hard as I thought it would be.”

There’s a lot of peace in having it handled.

If it’s been on your mind, I’m always here to help, no pressure, just a conversation.
💚Gina

04/10/2026

Most people don’t realize this…
A Power of Attorney ends the moment someone passes away.

I see families caught off guard by this more often than you’d think.

They’ll say,
“I’m the POA, I can take care of everything…”
—but legally, that authority stops at death.

From that point on, decisions fall to next of kin (Oregon Rule 97-130)…
and sometimes that can create confusion or even stress between family members.

The good news is this is easy to fix ahead of time.

A simple Appointment of Person form, along with having a few things written down, can make everything so much smoother for your loved ones.

This isn’t about being morbid…
It’s about making things easier on your family when the time comes.

Most families I meet say the same thing after:
“That was a lot easier than I thought.”

If you’ve been meaning to get things organized, I’m always happy to help, no pressure, just a conversation.

💚Gina
5412460642
Licensed Pre Need Specialist
Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery
Spin Eugene

04/09/2026

Wow! I had a great time this morning The Springs at Greer Gardens. Thank you John, the food was great, the banter was awesome and I left with some spring flowers for my garden!🌷

💚Gina
Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery
Visiting Angels
Cascade Manor Inc.

04/06/2026

Pic does not do these Tulips justice. They were almost glowing. I hope everyone had a nice Easter!
💚Gina