Mountain View Mortuary

10/28/2021

Today is . The Dignity Memorial Public Servants Program recognizes the courage and selflessness of first responders. The program offers, at no cost, dignified and honorable tributes, including funeral services and cemetery property, for career and volunteer law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel who fall in the line of duty.

10/27/2021

"Losing a sister or a brother is very much like losing a part of yourself, because they are the only people that are there from the very beginning. Adult siblings are often the forgotten mourners and the ones that have to be strong for everyone else, so I decided I wanted to do something about that," said one of the founders of the Sibling Grief Club.

10/25/2021

When should you talk about funeral arrangements? The earlier the better. Talking with your family about your end-of-life wishes earlier in life often makes the topic easier to discuss and keeps the focus on a celebration, rather than an impending loss.

Talking about funeral arrangements can be emotionally challenging. Learn about several ways to bring it up with your loved ones and what to say.

10/24/2021

Chad Disler and his 9-year-old daughter shared a love of Jeeps. When Disler died, his daughter asked drivers to join her dad's funeral procession. Dozens showed up to honor Disler and his little girl's request.

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Thursday afternoon, several Jeep owners helped lead a Hulbert man who died from COVID-19 to his final resting place.

10/23/2021

How do you get through ? "Feeling the pain, in this unrelenting flood of it now, then in waves as the waters start to recede, then intermittently throughout your life, whenever it feels like washing over you—is how you get through it."

How to handle the grief after a beloved mother’s sudden cancer diagnosis and death.

10/20/2021

Do you want a visitation? A closed casket? A witness cremation? Would you prefer a church service followed by a reception at the funeral home? It's , so consider writing down your end-of-life wishes, so you can make sure that your wishes will be honored. Want a free Personal Planning Guide? Just reach out.

Prepaid funeral plans offer several obvious benefits, most notably a reduced burden on family in the difficult days after the death of a loved one. But did you know that these plans can also protect your children and grandchildren, save money and more?

10/19/2021

The Good Grief Patrol supports grieving children and their families. It's sponsored by Alexander Funeral Home in Illinois. “The children in our community need our support, and we can create a safe place where children can go to learn how to maneuver through their particular grief journeys,” says funeral services assistant Jillian Brinkley. If your child is hurting, find a support group and the National Alliance for Children's Grief can help.

10/18/2021

Those who have passed can show us signs they are still with us. Whether a song, a butterfly, a penny or something else, what are those signs that our loved ones still walk beside us?

10/17/2021

Like everything else, funerals, memorials and celebrations of life change with the times. What's more, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated some trends and promoted innovation in some areas, making 2020 an interesting year. Here are the top funeral trends for 2021.

Funerals don't have to be the traditional and regimented services you may have attended in the past. Like everything else, funerals, memorials and celebrations of life change. So what are the top 2021 funeral trends? We tell you here.

10/16/2021

The Dignity Difference is only available at funeral homes, crematories and cemeteries in the Dignity Memorial family. This includes relocation protection, lifetime flexibility, purchase protection plan, a 100% service guarantee and more.

Find out how Dignity Memorial stands out from other funeral and cremation providers. Some of the unique benefits that we offer through the dignity difference: personal planning guide, celebration of life, free online obituary, travel relocation protection plan, 24-Hour Grief Helpline and more.

10/14/2021

The poem is a longing statement about being away from home and remembering those friends and family members who have passed before us.