Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd.

12/22/2025

✨ Reason #5 to Preplan Your Funeral ✨
Preplanning — and prepaying — is one of the smartest ways to protect your family financially. By locking in today’s prices, you avoid the rising costs of inflation and ensure your loved ones won’t face unexpected expenses later on.

It’s a simple step that can make a big difference for the people you care about most.

When you’re ready to lock in current prices and plan ahead with confidence, we’re here to help.
Give us a call today.

12/19/2025

Feel-Good Friday 💛
A simple act of kindness can make a meaningful difference — a smile, a kind word, or a moment of listening.

We’re grateful to serve a community where compassion is part of everyday life.
What’s one small kindness that made your week brighter? 🌻

12/18/2025

When ordinary just isn't good enough.
In your journey through life, your family hasn't always settled for ordinary. For a once-in-a-lifetime event that is a fitting tribute to your one-of-a-kind loved one, give us a call.

12/17/2025

Grief touches every life, and during those difficult moments, having support and guidance can bring true comfort. 🕊️💛

We invite you to watch this short video, created to offer encouragement, insight, and hope to anyone navigating loss. Whether you’re supporting a friend, honoring a loved one, or walking your own grief journey, we hope it brings a sense of peace.

We’re here to serve with compassion, understanding, and care—before, during, and long after the service.
If you ever need us, we’re just a phone call away.

12/16/2025

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' and 'Everlasting Love' Singer Dead at 72

Carl Carlton, ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ and ‘Everlasting Love’ singer died at the age of 72, his son announced on Sunday, Dec. 14

12/16/2025

Peter Greene, Pulp Fiction and The Mask Actor, Dies at 60

Peter Greene was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday, Dec. 12, the 'New York Daily News' was first to report. A wellness check was performed after music was heard coming from the 'Pulp Fiction' actor's home for over 24 hours.

12/16/2025

Anthony Geary, General Hospital Legend Who Played Luke Spencer, Dies at 78

Anthony Geary has died at the age of 78. He played Luke on 'General Hospital,' who, together with Genie Francis's Laura, became one of daytime's most-beloved couples.

12/16/2025

Every life is a story—full of chapters that shape who we are and the legacy we leave behind. 📖✨

As Angela Agranoff beautifully said, “Every person is a book, each year a chapter.” Some chapters are filled with joy, others with challenge, but each one adds depth, meaning, and character to the narrative of a life well-lived.

We honor every chapter of your loved one’s story, celebrating the moments that made them unique and the memories that will be carried forward. If you’re reflecting on someone special today, may their story bring you comfort, strength, and a sense of peace. 🕊️

12/15/2025

✨ Reason #4 to Preplan Your Funeral ✨
Preplanning isn’t just about peace of mind — it’s also a smart financial decision. By planning ahead, you have time to explore your options, compare costs, and make choices that fit your budget.

Most importantly, it helps ensure your loved ones won’t face unexpected financial stress during an already emotional time.

If you’re ready to start saving while securing your wishes, we’re here to help guide the way.
Give us a call today.

12/15/2025

Rob Reiner, All in the Family Star and When Harry Met Sally Director, Dead at 78

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Calif., home in an apparent homicide

12/10/2025

Supporting someone who is grieving can feel overwhelming, but understanding what they may be experiencing can make a world of difference. 💛🕊️

Grief isn’t a straight line. Many people move through phases like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—sometimes skipping a stage, sometimes repeating one, and always at their own pace. There is no “right” way to grieve.

By becoming familiar with these stages, we can offer better comfort, patience, and understanding to those who are hurting.

We’re here to walk alongside families through every stage of their grief journey with compassion and care. If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out. You’re not alone.