Christian Family Funeral

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

Friday Funeral Fact: The Meaning Behind Evergreen Wreaths
Placing evergreen wreaths on graves is a tradition that symbolizes eternal life and remembrance. Because these branches stay green through winter, they represent love that never fades — even in the quiet of the season.

11/18/2025

A Meaningful Conversation This Holiday Season
The holidays bring families together — sharing memories, laughter, and love around the table. They also offer a rare opportunity to talk about the things that matter most.
If you’ve never discussed your parents’ wishes for their final arrangements, consider taking time this season to listen and learn what’s important to them. These heartfelt conversations can bring peace of mind to everyone and ensure their lives are honored exactly as they wish.

11/14/2025

Friday Funeral Fact: The Meaning of Chrysanthemums
As autumn arrives, chrysanthemums are often seen at memorials and cemeteries — and for good reason. In many cultures, they symbolize honor, truth, and remembrance.
Their rich fall colors remind us that love and beauty endure, even as the seasons change.

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans
Today we pause to thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedom and values inspires us all.
To every veteran — and to the families who supported them — we are deeply grateful for your service and sacrifice.

11/07/2025

Friday Funeral Fact: The Meaning of the Poppy
Each November, red poppies appear on lapels, wreaths, and memorials — a tribute that began after World War I, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields.”
These bright flowers were the first to bloom on battlefields, symbolizing hope, renewal, and remembrance for those who gave their lives in service.

11/04/2025

November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
This month, we honor the incredible caregivers, nurses, doctors, and volunteers who bring comfort, dignity, and compassion to families when it matters most.
Your kindness, strength, and dedication make an immeasurable difference in the lives of those you serve — thank you for the gentle hearts and healing hands that define hospice and palliative care.

10/31/2025

Friday Funeral Fact (Halloween Edition):
The tradition of carving jack-o’-lanterns comes from an old Irish funeral custom. Families carved turnips with frightening faces to ward off wandering spirits during Samhain, a festival marking the boundary between the living and the dead. When Irish immigrants came to America, they found pumpkins easier to carve — and a spooky new tradition was born.