Ray-Brown Mortuary Chapels, Ltd and Cremation Services

02/08/2024

One of the final steps to crafting a headstone is the shaping and finishing to achieve the precise shape and dimensions requested by the client. These finishing touches are often done by hand by experienced artisans.

02/05/2024

Symbolism Explained: A butterfly symbolizes the eternal soul, derived from the three stages of the life of a butterfly—the caterpillar (life,) the chrysalis (death,) and the butterfly (resurrection.) What is your pick for headstone engraving to perfectly encapsulate your life? Tell us below!

02/03/2024

A person can miss someone who died,
A person can miss someone who moved away,
But the worst is missing someone they see every day.

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02/01/2024

How do you preplan?
Reflect: Consider how you want your life to be remembered. You can include special interests to help make your service even more meaningful.

01/30/2024

3 Truths About Grief:
1) Grief is personal.
You will never find two with the same grief journey, so don't compare yours to others.
2) Grief is not a linear journey.
Some days you may feel okay, other days fearful, and other days 5 feelings at once. Try to handle emotions with patience.
3) Grief is natural.
You may feel like you are losing your mind but in fact grief is a natural reaction to loss. Not only does it affect you mentally but it comes with physical symptoms as well. Practice self-care!

01/28/2024

The Princess Diana memorial fountain was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on the 6th of July 2004. The fountain contains 545 pieces of Cornish granite and was designed to reflect Diana’s life.

01/26/2024

Before I die I want to... fill in the blank.

01/24/2024

When dealing with a terminal illness and considering end-of-life preplanning, it is important for families to be on the same page about the patient’s care plan. In palliative care, family meetings are an important tool in identifying the patient’s wishes. We maintain relationships with many hospices in the area, so feel free to reach out with questions with a Facebook message.

01/22/2024

01/20/2024

Its formal name is McMillin Mausoleum, named for John S. McMillin, Freemason, Methodist, and lime works businessman. The so-called “mausoleum” is actually an open air rotunda with a huge limestone table in the middle.

01/18/2024

Gregory Wicks of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 6, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

View Gregory Wicks's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/18/2024

When a member of the military is separated, is charged from active duty, or retires, they receive a DD Form 214. This form is used to verify that a person was indeed a military service member. In order to plan a military funeral that includes funeral honors, this form must be presented to the funeral director before the arrangement process can begin.