Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Planning a funeral when you're grieving a loss can be stressful. That's why planning ahead for funeral wishes is a gift of love for your family - you lift the burden of funeral planning from their shoulders. Check out this article to learn more about helping your family by planning ahead!

Thinking about your funeral can be intimidating, but if you plan ahead for your wishes, you can make a difficult time easier for your family.

04/14/2026

Gardening is such a diverse and satisfying hobby! If you're a gardener, what do you prefer to grow - flowers, fruit, vegetables, or something else?

04/10/2026

We understand that putting together a eulogy for a loved one can be a daunting task. As you begin to write the eulogy, check out these guidelines that can help you avoid common mistakes.

Writing a eulogy is a big task! While there's no set way to create a eulogy, here are a few things to avoid.

04/09/2026

The loss of a loved one brings a lot of unknowns, including what to expect at an arrangement conference.

During an arrangement conference, you will meet with a funeral director to create a detailed plan for a healing and meaningful funeral.

To learn more about what to expect at an arrangement conference, visit www.funeralbasics.org/expect-funeral-arrangement-conference.

04/07/2026

It's that time of year again. Don't forget the April 15th deadline.

04/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. We live because he lives. Happy Easter!

04/03/2026

Any holiday, even Easter, can stir up feelings of sadness when you're grieving. One way you can take comfort this Easter is by honoring your loved one's memory with meaningful actions. Click the link to learn about 6 special ways you can remember your loved one this Easter.

If you are missing a loved one this Easter, take comfort in honoring their life through meaningful actions. Click the link for more!

04/03/2026

On this Good Friday, we remember that though there's pain in the night, joy comes in the morning.

03/31/2026

When honoring and celebrating a loved one’s life, do you think it’s important to personalize the service to reflect their life and personality?

We do! Personalization is key to creating a one-of-a-kind tribute for your one-of-a-kind loved one. We work closely with every family to include creative and meaningful details that will touch the heart and bring comfort to the soul.

Visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com/services/personalization to learn more!