Vernon Funeral Home

12/31/2021

May this year come with and an abundance of blessings. Happy New Year! Let’s toast to all of the wonderful things ahead of us in this coming year.

12/29/2021

Today is Still Need To Do Day, a day to finish up your to-do list before the end of the year. If you've only chosen burial, or purchased a cemetery space but have not preplanned your funeral arrangements, here's some reasons why you should.

There are several ways to plan and prepay for a funeral or cremation, and what is best for one family may be different from what is best for another. Comparing the types of prepaid funeral plans can help you choose what's right for you and your family.

12/28/2021

The funeral is just one part of the grieving process, and it may take months or years to feel like yourself again. A range of emotions is expected, and it’s helpful to have a grief support system around you who will help you cope and be there when you need to share stories, memories and feelings.

Dealing with grief can feel overwhelming. Learn what emotions you can expect to feel as well as a few tips to take care of yourself through the grief process.

12/26/2021

Celebrate this Boxing Day well with your near and dear ones. May you be showered with beautiful gifts and choicest blessings. Happy Boxing Day!

12/25/2021

The greatest gift of all this holiday season is a loving family and close friends. May the holiday season bring you special moments and happy memories.

12/24/2021

Children are especially perceptive and will watch how their family members move through a time after the loss of a family member. A change of a traditional family celebration will compound the loss for children, “I don’t have my father and now I won’t have Christmas either.” Discussing what the family might like to do can be empowering for children. This may be difficult for the adults, but be patient, and allow the younger generation to express their thoughts and ideas.

The holidays can stir up grief for many people, but they can also be a time of healing and new meaning. These thoughts can help you decide whether you should continue family traditions or create new rituals.

12/22/2021

I lost my beloved husband recently. I was devastated. He literally took care of me. Several years ago we did a pre-planned burial for both of us. Just let me tell you it was one of the best things we could have ever done. We had no children and during this time the folks there took me by the hand and helped me through everything. Everyone was so caring and professional. I was so impressed with the chapel setting, the flowers the casket and even the area where excellent food was available for the guests. I can't say enough about Dignity Memorial, and I recommend them to everyone. Several family members have even told me that they are making appointments for set up their own plans there. Thanks for making my experience easy and a great celebration. - Bettye M

12/21/2021

A Winter Solstice blessing:
May you find peace in the promise of the Solstice night,
That each day forward is blessed with more light.
That the cycle of nature, unbroken and true,
Brings faith to your soul and well-being to you.
Rejoice in the darkness, in the silence find rest,
And may the days that follow be abundantly blessed.

12/19/2021

Mom did everything right. She bought a cemetery plot years ago and prepaid for her funeral, selecting all the floral, music and catering details herself. The funeral home said everything was paid for, but when the time came, your family learned they needed to cover $1,800 in "cemetery professional service fees." You were shocked. You thought your mother had everything paid for. You turn to your funeral director and ask, "What is this?"

Families with prepaid cemetery property are often surprised by opening and closing fees, also called cemetery professional service fees. Here's how to avoid being caught off guard by unexpected burial expenses.

12/17/2021

At the age of 16, Clare lost a schoolmate, David, in an accident but met his brother, Andrew, at the funeral. It was love at first sight. They believe that coping with the tragedy of David’s death at a young age helped them to face the peaks and troughs of life. “We both had hit rock bottom,” says Andrew.

It was love at first sight in 1979, when Clare, now 58, met Andrew, 61. They married young and believe that coping with tragedy early on helped them face life’s later peaks and troughs

12/16/2021

The biggest holidays are usually the hardest to deal with if you've suffered a loss of a family member. Have a Plan A/Plan B ready. Give the loss a voice and a place. Have everyone share a story at the dinner table—maybe a Christmas story. It doesn’t have to be morbid. It can be a funny story of your loved one.

Whether you're experiencing intense anger and depression, in complete denial or constantly bargaining with the past, you are still moving toward acceptance and healing as you cope with the loss of your loved one.

12/15/2021

Grieving while also facing costs they may not be prepared for can be an incredible strain on loved ones—but having a prepaid funeral plan helps to ease at least one of those burdens. Prepaid funeral plans are a good choice for people who want the peace of mind that comes with knowing their families will not be unnecessarily burdened financially or emotionally when they pass away.

Prepaid funeral plans allow you to not only choose your funeral arrangements but also fund them. Having a plan in place can spare family members from having to make though decisions at an already difficult time. Here's how they work.