West Laurel Hill Blog03/30/09Custom Keepsake BooksEvery family who uses Bringhurst or Turner Funeral Home receives a custom Keepsake Book. This hard-bound book can include photographs of floral tributes from your loved one's service, personal messages, copies of the ... Read More 12/18/08Coping with the Holidays after the Loss of a Loved OneThe weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be both joyful and stressful. While we often find warmth and comfort in our family traditions, for someone who has recently experienced the death of a loved one, ... Read More 11/14/08What are green funeral services?A funeral home offering "green" or "natural" funerals provides the opportunity for families to participate in as many aspects of the tribute to their loved one as they wish. From the transfer to the funeral home, to ... Read More 11/14/08What is green burial?A "green" or "natural" burial is one where biodegradable or environmentally friendly urns or caskets are used, bodies are not embalmed, no vaults are permitted, and natural markers are used instead of traditional ... Read More 11/05/08Writing a EulogyGIVING A EULOGY-SOME HELPFUL TIPS and GUIDELINES* IMPORTANT RULE Tell the truth, but perhaps not the whole truth, if it might be embarrassing---don't abuse the forum! WRITING TIPS -Use straightforward language ... Read More |
