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Ways To Honor a Loved One’s Memory

Honoring a loved one’s memory is an essential part of the healing process. When we experience a loss, taking action can provide a sense of control at a time when we feel helpless. Fortunately, ther...
By Richard "Ritty" Polhemus
In Polhemus Cremation Services Blogs
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

How to Help - Supporting a Grieving Loved One

When a loved one is grieving, knowing how to support them can be difficult. We know something needs to be done, but we worry about making the situation worse. Everyone grieves differently, but ther...
By Richard "Ritty" Polhemus
In Polhemus Cremation Services Blogs
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

What is a Green or Natural Burial?

Did your loved one spend their life trying to protect and preserve the environment? You may want to honor them by giving them an eco-friendly natural burial. Natural, or green burials are an increa...
By Richard "Ritty" Polhemus
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Monday, March 20, 2017

Helping Children Understand and Cope with Death

Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy. Explaining it to children can be particularly difficult, especially if they are younger. They may not even truly comprehend what death is or that...
By Richard 'Ritty' Polhemus
In Polhemus Cremation Services Blogs
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

A Few Quick Tips for Proper Funeral Etiquette

Attending a funeral can be an emotionally charged experience, with the tendency to elicit complex and sometimes conflicting feelings. It can be a challenge to respectfully show your condolences to ...
By Richard 'Ritty' Polhemus
In Polhemus Cremation Services Blogs
Monday, January 23, 2017

Understanding and Dealing With Grief

Dealing with grief is hard. For some people, it’s the hardest thing they’ll ever have to go through. It’s an entirely subjective experience that’s unique to the individual person, and their loss. T...
By Richard "Ritty" Polhemu
In Polhemus Cremation Services Blogs
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Burial or Cremation - Help Making the Difficult Decision

There are many things to consider when it comes to end of life decisions. Aside from all the legal loose ends that need to be tied, you must also plan your final disposition. Many people may alread...
By Richard "Ritty" Polhemus
In Polhemus Cremation Services Blogs
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

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How to Plan a Funeral - Where to Begin

The death of a loved one is never easy to deal with. Whether it was sudden and unexpected or a long time coming, it can leave those left behind overwhelmed both emotionally and physically. Arrangin...

Who Can Authorize A Funeral?

~~     Over my 26 years serving as a funeral director, I have found there has been much confusion regarding who can authorize funeral arrangements.  This misconception appl...