Crawford Lorenzen

07/11/2022

Cremations don't have to be complex. Tell us what you want and we listen, easy as that.

07/08/2022

Animal lover, grandmother, generous friend... How do you want to be remembered?

07/07/2022

Caregivers frequently sit with the dying at the end of their lives.They patiently listen through touching stories, great achievements and even some pretty heavy regrets.
Here are the top 5 regrets of the dying:
1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
2. I wish I didn't work so hard
3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
5. I wish I had let myself be happier.
Actively working to live a life with purpose, working less when possible, pursuing relationships and happiness and resolving conflict will lead to fewer regrets later in life. We are here to help. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at 818-349-9701 with any questions.

07/04/2022

Wishing you all a blessed Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/01/2022

For those planning to scatter cremated remains, it is best to bring someone along for support. When emotions run high, friends and family are a great support system.

06/28/2022

The concept of delayed grief in the military environment doesn’t mean all Veterans grieve in the same way. But sometimes the unique conflict situation Veterans face and their inability to take time off to grieve the loss of a fellow service member, frequently brings on specific instances of survivor guilt and traumatic grief.
TALK – sometimes an opportunity to express oneself on an emotional level is best. Talk to another Veteran, or find a family member or friend who is able to be present and listen without judgment. Seek immediate assistance during times of crisis.
CONNECT – there are a wide range of programs and resources geared towards Veterans, e.g. the National Veterans Foundation provides crisis services for Vets and their families and maintains a current list of organizations that offer targeted assistance for Veterans. Connect with others and get help on dealing with grief.
ADVOCATE – it can be difficult for fellow Veterans to claim the health and financial benefits due to them for their honorable service. Veterans can help each other by getting involved and advocating in person or online so that all Veterans receive the help they deserve, including help for handling grief.

06/25/2022

Our strength lies in having the best team cater to your need with urgency and care. Here's what you need to know about us: https://www.crawfordmortuary.com/our-staff

06/22/2022

06/19/2022

The Public Cemetery: plots of land owned by a governmental unit within a town, city or county. They are required by law to be open.
The Church Cemetery: These are found in the churchyard which can often be separate from the church. These churchyards are generally open for all to visit.
The Private Cemetery: These cemeteries are restrictive to the public and will list the owners and/or caretakers at the cemetery entrance.
Family Cemetery: A family cemetery would see the occasional close friend buried on the family property along with family members, restricted to the general public
Veterans’ Cemetery: As part of their service in the military, veterans who were honorably discharged from service are given the opportunity to be buried in a military cemetery.

06/19/2022

Happy Father's Day to all the awesome dads out there! 💗

06/16/2022

Do you know which song(s) you want played at your funeral? Here’s 5 common funeral songs:
Amazing Grace
My Way by Frank Sinatra
Unforgettable by Natalie Cole
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum

Monday morning blues is spontaneously transformed into glorious public sing-a-long! Best i've ever seen. Full story behind this morning can be found here ht...

06/14/2022

Funeral pre-planning offers peace-of-mind for everyone. Learn more about funeral pre-planning and its benefits here: https://www.crawfordmortuary.com/funeral-pre-planning