Purdy Funeral Service

12/12/2025

When planning for a funeral, it’s best to set a budget. By budgeting for specific “must-have” items, it's easier prioritize what’s really important. As a way to avoid emotional overspending while planning for one’s funeral, look to family and friends!
They may have talents that can be utilized to personalize the service. A poet who can write a special verse to read, or a musician who can sing or play an instrument to add value to the service. And if possible, ask in advance!

12/11/2025

12/08/2025

Small progress is still progress.

12/07/2025

When finding the perfect final resting place to scatter the remains of a loved one, it is important to do so respectfully. The process must abide by the rules of Dover environmental agencies, and in some cases requires a scattering permit.

12/02/2025

We've been at the forefront of ensuring that families have an easy time transitioning in life after loss. If you'd like to know more about us, visit our website: https://www.purdyfuneralservice.com/our-history

11/28/2025

Wrestling with complicated emotions after the passing of a loved one is a common occurrence. Remember: Love accepts imperfection.

11/21/2025

You can receive military funeral honors and memorial items whether you’re interred in a veterans cemetery or a private one. Veterans can receive military funeral honors at no cost. They are also usually eligible for free memorial items including headstones/markers, burial flag, Presidential Memorial Certificate, and death benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

11/17/2025

"In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein

11/14/2025

What other cremation questions do you have? We are here to help answer questions and walk you through this process, in advanced planning or in a time of immediate need.

11/11/2025

VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. VA’s National Cemetery Scheduling Office or local national cemetery directors verify eligibility for burial.

11/07/2025

VA burial benefits available include a gravesite in any of our national cemeteries with available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone, marker, or medallion, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate, at no cost to the family.

11/04/2025

Our funeral home has been helping families around our community for years. That's why families are happy to work with us, because we provide the best service for families in need: https://www.purdyfuneralservice.com/our-history