Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home

02/16/2024

John Paul Jones was the father of the American Navy, best known for shouting, “I have not yet begun to fight!” in response to a request for his surrender during a Revolutionary War battle

02/14/2024

02/12/2024

Prior to November 1, 1990, the VA would furnish a grave marker for eligible veterans’ graves if they were not marked with a private marker. For deaths occurring on or after that date, the VA will furnish a grave marker for eligible veterans’ graves, even if they are marked with a private marker.

02/10/2024

"To spare oneself from grief at all cost can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happiness." - Erich Fromm

02/07/2024

You will certainly be thinking of your loved on during holidays and special occasions, so there is no reason to keep that inside if you want to find a more open way to involve your loved one in the event. This is especially true if you lost someone recently and their memory is especially vivid.

02/05/2024

Jane Griffith’s grave depicts a commonplace domestic scene with a tragically sorrowful ending: Charles Griffith says goodbye to his wife Jane on the footsteps of their brownstone on 109 West 13th Street.

02/03/2024

(Fill in the blank.) How do you want to be remembered?
A. Explorer
B. Risk Taker
C. Leader
D. ________

02/01/2024

Are you curious about green burial? The main reasons people opt for are, minimal impact on the earth, using non-toxic, biodegradable materials, and aiding in protection of industry workers. Does creating a positive impact with your burial or cremation interest you? Learn more at http://www.ddpurcell.com

01/30/2024

The efforts of funeral directors are always remembered, but seldom expressed. Their satisfaction comes from knowing that they helped craft your loved one's legacy, even in a small way. When you really miss your loved one and want them back here, they feel the same, but it's essential to remain positive to better serve the needs of the many who attend.

01/28/2024

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.

01/26/2024

Grief is never just one emotion and no one’s grief journey is the same. The five stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance, come with many emotions.

01/24/2024

Concerned about the cremation of a loved one? Every crematorium has safety and identification protocols in place to make sure that each body that arrives is 100% tracked. The ashes you receive will be that of your loved one, and never mixed with anything else. To learn more about our process, check out http://www.ddpurcell.com.