Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service

02/10/2026

How Funeral Homes Prepare for Services During Extreme Weather
Behind every service is careful planning—especially when weather becomes unpredictable. Funeral homes monitor conditions closely, adjust schedules when needed, coordinate with cemeteries and clergy, and make sure facilities remain safe and accessible for families and guests. That preparation allows services to move forward with dignity and care, even when circumstances are challenging, so families can focus on what matters most: honoring a life and being together.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Friday Funeral Fact:
In the past, funerals were often held at home, where families and neighbors gathered to mourn and support one another. While deeply personal, this responsibility could be overwhelming during an already difficult time. Funeral homes emerged to provide professional care, dedicated space, and guidance—helping families focus on remembrance rather than logistics.

02/03/2026

Planning ahead isn’t about focusing on the end—it’s about caring for the people you love. When wishes are documented in advance, families are spared from making difficult decisions during an already emotional time. By planning ahead, you offer clarity, guidance, and peace of mind. It’s a thoughtful way to ease stress, avoid uncertainty, and ensure your life is honored in a way that truly reflects your values.

01/30/2026

Friday Funeral Fact: Funeral processions date back centuries, created to publicly honor the dead and allow the community to acknowledge a life lost. Headlights were once required so other drivers could easily recognize the procession, show respect, and yield—turning an ordinary road into a shared moment of remembrance.

01/27/2026

How Funeral Homes Support Families After Services Conclude

A funeral doesn’t end when the service is over. For many families, that’s when the quiet begins—and when support still matters most. Funeral homes often continue helping by providing guidance on next steps, sharing grief resources, assisting with paperwork, and checking in during the weeks and months that follow.

That ongoing care helps families feel supported as they begin adjusting to life after loss, reminding them they don’t have to navigate the journey alone.

01/23/2026

Friday Funeral Fact: In some traditions, placing a loved one’s shoes on a casket symbolizes the journey they’ve walked in life—and the path now completed. It’s a quiet, personal gesture that honors where they’ve been, the miles they traveled, and the life they lived.

01/22/2026

Big Joe's Subs

01/22/2026

Today, Big Joe welcomed Settle-Wilder Funeral Home, Timothy Gibbons with the honor of new signage at the sub shop. The best lunch in town!! Big Joe's Subs is our go to for lunch!

01/20/2026

Why Planning Ahead Can Be a Gift to Loved Ones

Planning ahead isn’t about dwelling on the end—it’s about caring for the people you love. When wishes are clearly documented in advance, families are spared from making difficult decisions during an already emotional time.

By planning ahead, you offer clarity, guidance, and peace of mind. It’s a thoughtful way to reduce stress, avoid uncertainty, and ensure your life is honored in a way that truly reflects your values.

01/16/2026

Friday Funeral Fact: Memorial guest books have been part of funeral traditions for generations, offering a written record of those who came to honor a life. Today, digital guest books allow friends and family from anywhere in the world to share memories, messages, and photos—creating a living tribute that continues long after the service ends.