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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.
We Will All Have To Do It, But When?
Posted on June 18, 2024 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
Posted under General, Pre-Planning
Funeral Planning is a subject most of us turn away from. But the reality is that we will all have to face the subject sooner or later. Whether it be for a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, we never know the timing. Like anything else, it is best to be prepared when the time does […]
Continue ReadingWhat is “Peace of Mind”?
Posted on November 16, 2020 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
Posted under Most Common Questions, Pre-Planning
When you see the term pre-planning, usually shortly behind you will see that it “brings peace of mind.” But what exactly does that mean? And what exactly is pre-planning? Pre-planning, or sometimes called, pre-arranging your funeral simply means sitting down with a Licensed Funeral Director or a Licensed Pre-Need Counselor and putting your final wishes […]
Continue ReadingWhat Happens Now? Legally.
Posted on October 5, 2020 by Sarah Driskell | Leave a comment
Posted under Most Common Questions, Pre-Planning
Recently, I was able to speak with Cindy Nelson, Attorney at Law and founder of Nelson Elder Care Law located in Marietta and Woodstock. Our main focus was discussing what legal processes happen after someone passes. Working in a Funeral Home, I hear words like notifying Social Security, Probating the Will, Advanced Healthcare Directive, among […]
Continue ReadingMusic at a Funeral
Posted on February 4, 2020 by Greg Briscoe | Leave a comment
Posted under General, Pre-Planning, Uncategorized
Music is one element of a service that can have an emotional effect on the family and those attending the service. It can have a calming effect and an uplifting feeling as well. Music should be chosen to have meaning to both the deceased and the surviving family and friends. At Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home […]
Continue ReadingWe also do Simple but with Care.
Posted on October 10, 2019 by Sarah Driskell | 1 Comment
Posted under Most Common Questions, Pre-Planning, Uncategorized
When families lose a loved one, grieving brings on a roller coaster of emotions and having to take the time to plan a service of remembrance for their loved one at such a difficult time is the last thing they want to do. Many families then chose to use a Cremation Society or Crematorium because […]
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