Honoring your loved one takes many forms. There’s no right or wrong way, but it is our goal to highlight a variety of options that will honor your loved one in a unique way. Today we’re highlighting an artist whose work was inspired by the loss of his brother. “I […]
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L.O.V.E. Will Get You Through Valentine’s Day
Each holiday is difficult after you have lost someone you love. I specifically use present tense for, “love,” because you never stop loving. Especially during your first year, it’s hard to experience each holiday as it comes and goes. For Valentine’s Day, you may hold a special ache in your […]
Continue ReadingBusiness Facebook Page Basics For Funeral Homes and Independent Agents
In the social media world you will hear time and time again that, “Facebook is king.” Facebook paved the way for other social media platforms, but has always remained the rock. Facebook has the ability to reach all ages, a variety of interests, and any location. Through the use of […]
Continue ReadingIndustry Spotlight: Artful Ashes
When your loved one is cremated, there is a whole host of options regarding what you can do with the ashes. You can place them on an urn, bury them, or there are some “unconventional” options as well. Today we’ll be highlighting a company based in Seattle called Artful Ashes […]
Continue ReadingThe Grieving Need You Most After the Funeral
By Jon Pavlovitz My father died suddenly while on vacation three years ago. The event rattled the bedrock of my life in ways that are difficult to describe, and taught me lessons I couldn’t have learned any other way. One of the truths I discovered, is that when you lose someone you […]
Continue ReadingHow to Help Someone Who is Grieving
“Let me know if there is anything I can do.” This is a common phrase that we all say at one time or another, and there is always a good intention behind it. However, more often than not our offer goes to waste. The grieving are doing just that, grieving! […]
Continue ReadingAlaska 2017: Escape Completely
We are just 5 short months away from the qualification period closing for our 2017 Sales Convention Trip. This year Security National is going on an Alaskan cruise! With 668 crews, 3 whirlpools, and 5 bars at the ready, the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has spared no expense on the […]
Continue ReadingThe Last Message Received
Have you ever considered carefully what your last words would be should you die today? It’s a morbid thought that makes you think twice about your conversations with others. There is a website dedicated to a very similar idea called The Last Message Received. A 16-year-old is the person behind […]
Continue ReadingGifts for Those That Have Lost Loved Ones — Gift Guide
The holidays are in full swing and they’re filled with festivities, joy, and laughter…for many. However, there are also people in your life that will be going through a difficult time during this holiday season. Whether their loss is recent or not, the reminder of their absence is never an […]
Continue ReadingWhat if my spouse and I differ on burial vs. cremation?
It’s not uncommon for spouses to disagree on how they want their final wishes to be met. My husband and I have had many conversations on the subject and while I want to be buried in a tree pod, my husband wants a traditional burial. He wants a unique funeral […]
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