Shoemaker Funeral Home, Pet Crematory, and Shoemaker Monument Company

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a joyful day filled with people you love. And seeing as this is a time for gratitude, what are you most thankful for this year?

11/26/2025

Headed to a potluck? Having family members over for dinner? Check out this article for simple and tasty side dishes that are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers!

From refreshing salads to roasted veggies, we’ve got something here for everyone—and every main course.

11/26/2025

Someone you know is preparing for the first holiday without their husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, daughter, son or maybe even a grandparent - that someone may just be you. Others, however, might be currently preparing for their last. It is through you that you keep their memory alive. It has been said that a person has never truly left us until the last ripple is gone from their touch in the pond of our lives. Don't be afraid to say their name. It is through you that the next generation will remember that loved one.

Don Manning once said that "grief is as unique as a single fingerprint and there isn't any ONE right way to express it."
Regardless of the specifics, remember that this season of joy is often one of sorrow for so many. Sometimes a familiar smell, a story or a regular holiday tradition can bring a torrent of grief, crushing like ocean waves. You never know what others are going through and the secret struggles that battle within. All year long, but especially during this holiday season, remember to always be sensitive, be kind, be generous, give help and give love.

11/24/2025

View Sandra Kaye Cochran's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

When you’re grieving, the last thing you need is added stress. While Thanksgiving brings a lot of wonderful things, it can also add more to your to-do list. To help you keep things simple while you’re grieving, check out these 7 ways to decrease your Thanksgiving stress!

Are you grieving this Thanksgiving? To keep things simple, check out these 7 ways to decrease Thanksgiving stress during times of grief.

11/19/2025

Did you know that you can have a funeral or memorial service just about anywhere? That’s right – you can choose a place that’s special and significant to you and your family! Whether you prefer to have the service at your church, outdoors, at a local venue, or by the water, we can help you make it happen. Talk with us today to learn more about your personalization options!

11/17/2025

Life is a climb, but the view is amazing! Celebrate National Take a Hike Day and explore the beauty around you.

11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/14/2025

Today, Cooper the Basset Hound, owned by our funeral director Sam Piper, turns 3 years old.
You might have seen Cooper running around and greeting people in Blairsville and Indiana.

We at Shoemaker Family Services love our pets. Let's see your favorite picture of your own pet in the comments below.

11/13/2025

View Brian Richard McGee's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.