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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.

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Seasons of Changes…

Posted on November 7, 2016 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on Seasons of Changes…
Posted under Health & Wellness

Just as there are seasons of changes throughout the year the funeral home experiences our own as well.   The color of the leaves are starting to change, the morning air is becoming more crisp, the sun rises earlier and day light darkens sooner… and undoubtedly the number of families that we serve will rise.   The […]

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5 ways technology is useful in the Funeral Home.

Posted on June 14, 2016 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on 5 ways technology is useful in the Funeral Home.
Posted under Technology

      There is a lot of value that can be added through technology and we are going to discuss the top 5 ways technology has been useful in our Funeral Homes.  We have witnessed a change in our industry over the years… How people interact and communicate, how people grieve, how people want to […]

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Till Death Do Us Part…

Posted on December 1, 2015 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on Till Death Do Us Part…
Posted under Women & Grief

This article was recently published on wives of the Pendley Funeral Directors.   AN UNFORESEEN FAMILY BUSINESS Not many little girls’ dreams go like this: One day I’m going to grow up and fall in love and get married … to the undertaker. But for these four ladies, that’s how their fairytale unfolded, marrying into the Pendley family […]

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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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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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