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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.

The Pendley’s and the Funeral Business

Posted on September 23, 2015 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on The Pendley’s and the Funeral Business
Posted under Most Common Questions

The Family… Our family is steeped in tradition and very strong family values.  Our family, much like other families celebrate together, eat together, work together and depend on each other… our business is what separates us from most families.  We all have a deep passion for funeral service and it all came naturally, never forced […]

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How to write an obituary

How to write an obituary…

Posted on September 9, 2015 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on How to write an obituary…
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Obituary, Death Notice, Memorial Advertisement or whichever term you prefer is a notice that is placed in local publications that can serve different purposes.  Writing an obituary can be one of the last things that you can do to honor a loved one and a privilege that should be cherished.  Obituaries often announce the passing […]

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A Rose In Heaven… A Mother’s Day Tribute

Posted on May 9, 2015 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on A Rose In Heaven… A Mother’s Day Tribute
Posted under Grief Help

Mother’s day is a very special day to most… and a very hard day for some.  Mother’s carry a special love from their children that cannot be easily replaced.  Today is the one day a year that is set aside (which I think there should be more days) that we all gather and come close […]

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10 Health & Wellness Tips For The Winter Months…

Posted on February 17, 2015 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on 10 Health & Wellness Tips For The Winter Months…
Posted under Health & Wellness

  This may seem a little “grim” coming from the funeral director but here at the funeral home we encourage Health & Wellness to our families… especially in the winter months.  Suffering a loss, dealing with grief or really just basic emotions can effect our wellness during these cold, dark and dreary days that we […]

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Church or the Chapel?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on Church or the Chapel?
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There are many decisions that need to be made at our arrangement table and one of those that causes a lot of discussion and consideration is the place of the service.  Today with the progressive views on how services should be conducted, there are many options available for those making this decision.  20 years ago […]

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