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04/16/2026

Losing someone you love is never easy, and the process of grieving is different for everyone. One way to feel connected to your loved one is by visiting their gravesite. To acknowledge how much they mean to you, you may want to leave a token of your visit or decorate their grave. Decorating a loved one’s grave can help process your grief and bring you comfort:

Personalize your loved one's resting place with these grave decoration ideas. Get inspired and create a special tribute that reflects their unique personality.

04/14/2026

At Dignity Memorial®, there are many details that set us apart from other providers. Whether planning in advance or at the time of need, we offer exclusive benefits to every family we serve, including a 100% Service Guarantee. See an associate for details or read more about the Dignity Difference here:

Find out how Dignity Memorial stands out from other funeral and cremation providers. Some of the unique benefits we offer through the Dignity Difference: 100% service guarantee, bereavement travel assistance, relocation protection, 24-Hour grief counseling and more.

04/10/2026

Collecting the ashes of a loved one after cremation can be an emotional experience. You arrive at the funeral home empty-handed, but you don’t leave that way. It’s normal to feel uncertain about what the drive home should look like. And if you need to travel with your loved one a long distance, whether by car, train or plane, you may wonder what you can or should do. View our detailed guidance about transporting ashes so you can worry less:

When you pick up a loved one's ashes, you may feel awkward about the ride home. What's the best way to transport ashes in the car? What about on a plane?

04/09/2026

Social connections may help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our link to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners or others, social connections can influence our biology and well-being. Learn more:

Learn how your relationships with others can influence your biology and well-being.

04/08/2026

Julian Ferguson Hawkins, age 80, of Rogers, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital.

Born on April 12, 1945, in Houston, Texas, he was the son of Julian Chestnut Hawkins and Mary Lee (Young) Hawkins. Julian graduated from Rogers High School in 1963 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

Celebrate the life of Julian Hawkins, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.

04/08/2026

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about death certificates, including how to get one and how long you can expect the process to take.

Visit the Dignity Memorial website to learn how to get a death certificate, what you will need one for after a loved one passes and more.

04/07/2026

Most of us have a list of things we would like to say to a loved one who has passed. Maybe “I you,” or “I’m sorry,” or “I you.” Sometimes, we just want to about our day. At Wisconsin Memorial Park, a new “wind phone”, a telephone that’s now connected to any lines, allows visitors to have those . Watch this touching from WISN 12 News:

If you've ever wished you could have one more phone call with a loved one who has passed, a Brookfield cemetery is now offering a way to start the conversation.

04/06/2026

04/04/2026

Happy Donate Life Blue & Green Spirit Week! Celebrate by registering to be an organ donor with Donate Life America today

04/03/2026

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

04/02/2026

Rosa Marra Lawler, age 68, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Rosa was born on October 19, 1957, in Piedmont, Italy, to Orlando and Cristina Anna (Rapa) Marra. From the beginning, Rosa carried a strong spirit shaped by family, tradition, and faith. She later came to the United States and built a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for those around her.

Celebrate the life of Rosa Lawler, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.