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07/23/2025

Planning final arrangements shouldn't add stress in difficult times. Learn about 4 ways to pay for a funeral—including funeral preplanning, life insurance, veterans benefits, and more.

Explore your options and secure peace of mind for your loved ones.

Explore 4 ways to pay for a funeral, including funeral preplanning, life insurance, and veterans benefits to ease financial stress.

07/18/2025

Scattering ashes is a deeply personal way to honor a loved one’s memory. Learn the legal and emotional considerations for scattering ashes—and how to create a meaningful tribute.

Explore meaningful ways to scatter ashes after cremation, with tips for land, sea, and keepsake options from a trusted death care provider.

07/11/2025

Creating a safer home for seniors doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive. From smart switches to walk-in showers, small upgrades can make a big difference in maintaining independence and comfort.

Read our guide on senior-friendly home adjustments and help loved ones live with confidence:

Simple home safety tips that help seniors live independently, and create a more comfortable, accessible environment for aging in place.

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from Memorial Planning! As we celebrate the founding of our nation, we’d like to recognize the rich history of one the locations in our network, Kirk & Nice Funeral Home and its role in the Revolutionary War.

More than 100 years before it became the Kirk & Nice we know today, Jacob Knorr founded the business as a “joiner” (carpentry) shop in 1761. Jacob was a prominent architect and builder in Philadelphia’s Germantown – and on occasion, he would make custom coffins for locals.

Though business prospered, in 1777, the Battle of Germantown brought the Revolutionary War to Philadelphia’s front door and left hundreds of casualties. After the battle, Jacob rose to the occasion to provide coffins and bury fallen troops in an act that would designate him as the local undertaker.

Today, 58 Continental Army men – America’s first soldiers – are at rest in the historic Upper Burial Ground of Philadelphia. The old joiner shop continued to operate with Knorr carving his way to the future of community service and deathcare.

To learn more about the history of Kirk & Nice, you can watch the documentary for free on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GqScFO

07/03/2025

Thinking about tomorrow today could be the most powerful step you take.

Memorial Planning offers a free Will Guide to help you confidently begin your estate planning journey. Whether you're 25 or 75, it's never too early—or too late—to protect your legacy and outline your final wishes.

With 450 locations nationwide, Memorial Planning makes it easy to connect with local experts who care about honoring what matters most.

Plan for tomorrow today. Memorial Planning helps you write your Will and secure your legacy with expert guidance from over 450 U.S. locations.

06/27/2025

Whether you find strength in spiritual beliefs, take comfort in nature’s rhythms, or strive to live each day with purpose, there are ways to build a sense of peace around what lies ahead. This thoughtful piece highlights personal connection, legacy, and the beauty of continuing the cycle.

Find peace with life’s impermanence—explore how belief, reflection, and action can help you embrace death and live with deeper purpose.

06/19/2025

In honor of Juneteenth, we would like to recognize Dr. Sarah Fraser. Born in Jan. 1850, her childhood home was a major stop on the Underground Railroad where she and her parents helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom.

According to the Journal of the National Medical Association, even as a child, Sarah helped treat injuries and illnesses that people obtained during their escape. This remarkable work provided a foundation for her future: Sarah’s desire to help others drove her to earn a medical degree and become the fourth African American female physician in the country.

We honor Dr. Sarah Fraser and her remarkable legacy. Her dedication to emancipation, healing, and family are all powerful reminders of what we pay tribute to on this day.

06/18/2025

Retirement is not the end, it’s a new beginning! Whether you're looking to rediscover passions, explore new interests, or give back, there are so many ways to create a fulfilling life in this next chapter. Check out our latest article for inspiration on how to find purpose and embrace new opportunities.

For many, retirement marks the end of a busy, career-driven life. But rather than seeing it as an ending, retirement can be a new beginning – a time to rediscover passions, explore new opportunities, and find a renewed sense of purpose. While stepping away from full-time work can be an adjustment,...

06/15/2025

This Father's Day, we’re remembering the best moments with dad. As we thank all father figures for nurturing us with unyielding support, join us to pay tribute – to those who are with us, and those we remember with love.

06/14/2025

As the flag is raised over homes and schools, and lowered over the caskets of our heroes, each star and stripe is an homage to duty, patriotism, and freedom. Happy 248th birthday, Old Glory. Thank you for your service.

06/13/2025

Stop by tomorrow morning for coffee and donuts. We’d be honored to have you join us!

06/12/2025

Whether they have the best jokes, stories, or advice, fathers bring so much meaning into our worlds – and on June 15, we celebrate everything he means to us.

Contact our office to see if memorial Father's Day events are happening in your area.