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In our blog, we share resources and information that families in our community can use to cope with their loss or better understand their grief. We also write about ways we have been involved in the community. Check out our latest posts below.
A Sincere Thank You!
Posted on May 11, 2021 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
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All of us at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home would like to give a big thank you to our community. You have voted us as Best of Cobb two years in a row! That means our community believes we are the best in the Cobb County area at what we do. That is an extremely […]
Continue ReadingThat was a tough one…
Posted on December 30, 2020 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
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2020 has finally come to a close. It certainly threw us all some curve balls and made for an overwhelming year. It has brought everyone grief and heartache in some form, but through it all, maybe you learned something about yourself. Maybe you found strength that you didn’t know you had. And, you probably found […]
Continue ReadingActions Speak Louder than Words
Posted on August 17, 2020 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
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When you are sick or grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be crazy how many times you will hear, “let me know if you need anything” or “I wish there was something I could do.” All of which are nice thoughts, but often times those who have been in your shoes before […]
Continue ReadingValue in 2020
Posted on July 20, 2020 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
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Value in Funeral Service During a Pandemic 2020 is only a little over halfway over. I know… I hate being the one to remind you. 2020 has been a year of uncertainty and crippling times. I have heard over and over people saying, “Is it 2021, yet?” I don’t want to be the bearer of […]
Continue ReadingA Fatherless Father’s Day
Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
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Father’s Day is another day of the year that is intended to be a time of happiness and to bring families together, but instead, it can be a reminder of loss or sadness. For those who have lost a father or fathers who have lost a child, this can be a very difficult time. […]
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