Kuiper Funeral Home

04/20/2026

During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate all of the volunteers at Donate Life America for their dedication to promoting organ, eye and tissue donation. We appreciate your support in creating a community that celebrates and advocates for donation!

04/19/2026

An alternative to traditional ground burial, a mausoleum is a final resting place above the earth.

An alternative to traditional ground burial, a mausoleum is a final resting place above the earth in a building or enclosure. A variety of factors will influence cost, such as type, size and location in the cemetery and geography.

04/18/2026

Losing someone you love is never easy, and the process of grieving is different for everyone. One way to feel connected to your loved one is by visiting their gravesite. To acknowledge how much they mean to you, you may want to leave a token of your visit or decorate their grave. Decorating a loved one’s grave can help process your grief and bring you comfort:

Personalize your loved one's resting place with these grave decoration ideas. Get inspired and create a special tribute that reflects their unique personality.

04/18/2026

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, Greyfriars Kirkyard is considered the most haunted cemetery in the world. There is an American Flag that hangs in Greyfriars Church, because the church opened the same day the Pilgrims landed in the United States in 1620. In 1970, this flag from the White House was gifted by the American Consul on its 350th anniversary.

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

Collecting the ashes of a loved one after cremation can be an emotional experience. You arrive at the funeral home empty-handed, but you don’t leave that way. It’s normal to feel uncertain about what the drive home should look like. And if you need to travel with your loved one a long distance, whether by car, train or plane, you may wonder what you can or should do. View our detailed guidance about transporting ashes so you can worry less:

When you pick up a loved one's ashes, you may feel awkward about the ride home. What's the best way to transport ashes in the car? What about on a plane?

04/13/2026

Social connections may help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our link to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners or others, social connections can influence our biology and well-being. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tHaSaR

04/12/2026

Dignity Memorial LIFT® is a social support program that helps surviving spouses adjust to the loss of their partners. The program gives members the opportunity to socialize with others who share similar feelings and experiences. The Dignity Memorial LIFT program encourages members to invest emotional energy in fellowship with other members as well as in educational activities.

04/11/2026

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about death certificates, including how to get one and how long you can expect the process to take.

Visit the Dignity Memorial website to learn how to get a death certificate, what you will need one for after a loved one passes and more.