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Coping With The Loss Of A Loved One During The Holidays

The holiday season provides a pleasant break from everyday life. You can use the opportunity to spend some time with loved ones, enjoy life, and celebrate. Unfortunately, the season isn't always pl...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Choosing a Funeral Casket – What Am I Looking For?

There are four factors to consider when while shopping for a funeral casket. They are budget, materials, size, and purpose. At Darte Funeral Home, we always help families make the right decision by...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Pre-Planning: The Time is Now

It’s not common to come across people that can discuss their death and how their funeral should be planned. If you’re a healthy individual, you might find the concept of pre-planning rather absurd....
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Friday, November 13, 2020

How A Celebrant Helps A Family Heal

The death of a family member can be a very sensitive and stressful time for everybody. Channelizing all your thoughts and emotions can get very difficult amid the hustle-bustle of arranging a memor...
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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Tips for Explaining Death to Children

Talking about death with children can be a tricky topic to maneuver. Parents often find it difficult to talk about it explicitly. The concept of putting things under the rug doesn’t work when it co...
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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Funeral Etiquette 101

Some people find it very difficult to attend a funeral, especially if it is a new experience. While they want to offer comfort, they also want to make sure that they do not do anything wrong. At Da...
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Top Reasons to Pre-Plan Before You Need It

Today the concept of pre-planning a funeral is becoming more widely accepted. Many people have specific ideas about how they want their funeral service tape to be. Also, they do not want to add any...
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Monday, September 14, 2020

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What's The Point Of A Funeral?

Many individuals have difficulty accepting death, although it is a fact of life. A funeral is one of the oldest and most universally practiced ceremonies to help mourners deal with loss. The George...

What Types Of Memorial Services Are Offered?

When a loved one passes away, it can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. The grieving process can be made even more challenging when trying to decide on the type of memorial service that wo...

What Are The Best Types Of Grief Services?

Grief is a natural response to loss and can be a deeply painful and overwhelming experience. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or a relationship, grief can be a challenging emotio...

Should I Pre-Pay For My Funeral?

Should I Pre-Pay For My Funeral?- At George Darte Funeral Chapel, many clients ask us this question. Although this is an entirely personal decision, it’s crucial to keep the proper perspective and ...

Helping Children Understand Loss

Losing a family member is a saddening experience for adults, and the death of a loved one can also shake a child's sense of security. Children, like adults, require time to grieve the loss of a lov...

Ideas For Memorializing Your Loved One After The Service

Each and every culture has its own unique traditions for memorializing your loved one. And the origins of memorialization can be traced all the way back to 35,000 B.C. Honoring the memory of a dece...

Grief - What Is "Normal"?

Grief affects people differently, and it’s essential to remember there isn’t a 'normal' way to express sorrow. At George Darte Funeral Chapel, we have worked with many grieving families that have l...