Renaissance Funeral Home and Crematory

Renaissance Funeral Home and Crematory Funerals made easier. Our on-site crematory is exclusive to our clients. A family legacy of guiding

Welcome to a conversation many shy away from, yet it holds profound importance in our lives. Today, we're delving into t...
12/05/2025

Welcome to a conversation many shy away from, yet it holds profound importance in our lives.

Today, we're delving into the significance of planning for a "good death." This term might evoke a mix of emotions and thoughts. What does it mean to have a good death, and why should we even consider planning for it?

In a world where certainty is rare, preparing for the end of our journey can empower us and our loved ones. It helps ensure our wishes are respected and our departure is as peaceful as possible.

Join us as we explore how taking steps now can lead to peace of mind for everyone involved.
https://rfhr.com/the-importance-of-planning-for-a-good-death/

12/04/2025

A funeral service helps families heal and honor life.

Call 919-866-1866 today.

While many jobs provide fulfillment and a sense of purpose, you may be startled to find out the jobs with the highest su...
12/01/2025

While many jobs provide fulfillment and a sense of purpose, you may be startled to find out the jobs with the highest su***de rate.

Learn which jobs may come with a need to seek mental health help. And see how relationships with family and friends can help us cope with job stress.

Read on to explore these high-risk jobs and unravel the potential reasons behind these alarming statistics.
https://rfhr.com/navigating-the-darkness-jobs-with-highest-su***de-rates/

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It is difficult to accept that death is a part of our lives. Just like birth, it is often unexpected, but sometimes we c...
11/28/2025

It is difficult to accept that death is a part of our lives. Just like birth, it is often unexpected, but sometimes we can see the signs that a loved one is getting ready to move on.

Learn about what happens minutes before death, including the physical signs you may look for to know death is imminent.
https://rfhr.com/what-happens-minutes-before-death/

You may feel like you're not saying the right words when you talk with a friend about their loss. If you've never suffer...
11/28/2025

You may feel like you're not saying the right words when you talk with a friend about their loss. If you've never suffered a loss yourself, you may wonder how people know what to say. But the truth is, simply being there for your friend and listening to them is one of the best things you can do.

So let's look at what you can say to someone who has lost a parent.
https://rfhr.com/what-to-say-to-someone-who-lost-a-parent/

11/27/2025

Pre-planning your funeral protects your family from difficult choices later.

Call 919-866-1866 now.

If your feelings are all over the place as a loved one nears the end of life, you are not alone. Even if the person is n...
11/26/2025

If your feelings are all over the place as a loved one nears the end of life, you are not alone. Even if the person is not gone yet, it is normal to exist for a time as a swirling biome of emotionality. You may need to talk about your feelings or write them in a journal.

Learn what anticipatory grief consists of and tips on coping with your daily life while grieving.
https://rfhr.com/anticipatory-grief/

When a loved one dies, most of us want to do whatever we can to ensure that they are given a proper burial. One step in ...
11/21/2025

When a loved one dies, most of us want to do whatever we can to ensure that they are given a proper burial. One step in this process is the use of embalming fluid, a compound that helps to preserve the body.

But what is an embalming fluid made from? Is it toxic?

Learn the answers to these questions and more.
https://rfhr.com/is-embalming-fluid-a-necessary-part-of-burial/

When someone dies, their family has many tasks to take care of. One of those tasks is planning the funeral. Throughout h...
11/21/2025

When someone dies, their family has many tasks to take care of. One of those tasks is planning the funeral. Throughout history, this was a job that the family took on, but over time it has become more common to outsource this responsibility to professionals.

So what is a funeral home? What do they do? And why are they essential to your family when a loved one dies?

Learn more about the indispensable services that funeral homes provide to families.
https://rfhr.com/what-is-a-funeral-home-helping-families-ease-grief/

When someone dies, their family has many tasks to take care of. One of those tasks is planning the funeral. Throughout history, this was a job that the family took on, but over time it has become more common to outsource this responsibility to professionals. So what is a funeral home? What do they d...

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Serving Families Since 1920

Guiding you through a time of uncertainty. It is what our family has been doing since 1920. Today, we specialize in cremations with our own exclusively modern cremation center. This allows families to participate in the experience by simply saying goodbye one last time OR assist with the start of the cremation process. We are experts in natural (green) burials having performed many dozens of local green funerals and burials all of which were approved by the Green Burial Council.

We are a privately owned funeral home in North Raleigh owned by 3rd and 4th generation family funeral directors. Born from the knowledge of our paternal great grandfather and grandfather, Renaissance came to exist in 2003 with roots dating back to 1920 in Brooklyn, NY with the creation of Smolenski Funeral Home. In the 1940’s, another family funeral home was opened in Hempstead, NY; and then during the 1950’s, another funeral home in New Hyde Park, NY.