Purdy Funeral Service

02/24/2026

"Gravestone" is the older word used to mark graves near homes, dating as far back as 3,000 B.C. It wasn't until the mid-1600s that they became common in churchyards and cemeteries.

02/21/2026

Have you heard of the "last-year test?" If this year were your last, what would you do differently? " The purpose of this test - meditation on death - is to help us reflect on our lives, teaching us how to live each moment mindfully.
This article from NYT also shares meditation practices performed by Buddhist monks, including co**se meditation. If you read to the end of the article, you'll see that there's evidence to support that contemplating death and mortality might actually make you funnier. Read it and let us know what you think: https://nyti.ms/3r19QpG

02/14/2026

“Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it.” - Albert Schweitzer

02/11/2026

Concrete is often used because it can be shaped and formed in unique ways. However, concrete is especially susceptible to mold and mildew which means grave markers made of these materials need to be cleaned more often.

02/09/2026

Symbolism explained: A lamb is the most common animal symbol found on a child’s grave. Representing purity and innocence, the use of the lamb in religious art pre-dates Christianity and appears to have been used first by the Egyptians. What would you have carved on your ideal headstone?

02/06/2026

Every family has a budget in mind when preparing for a burial. If you'd like a burial service that meets your budget needs, visit our website for more information: https://www.purdyfuneralservice.com/burial-services

02/03/2026

01/30/2026

The aim of spiritual care in hospice is to help patients and their loved ones find peace through counseling and spiritual support, which we believe is essential as strive to maintain respect for those who are often tragically forgotten by society. We often forget the significance of mental and spiritual health as our loved ones near the end of their journey, which is why at Purdy Funeral Service we broaden the scope of preplanning to include hospice facilities and patient families. Send us a Facebook message if you'd like to know more.

01/28/2026

"Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives." - Akshay Dubey

01/25/2026

"Little dove I love you so
but I know you had to go.
So spread your wings
and fly my love,
soar above the world my dove.
Paint the sky indigo,
let your graceful colors flow
and I’ll search the sky
for your rainbow."

- Christy Ann Martine