Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home

01/06/2026

Pets are some of the best cuddlers. So, on this National Cuddle Up Day, corral your favorite furry friend and snuggle up on the couch together! And if you don’t have a furry friend, you could grab a human friend, too.

01/06/2026

"Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep" by Mary Elizabeth Frye

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

01/05/2026

01/03/2026

Green-Wood Cemetery is located in Brooklyn, NY. The Revolutionary War Battle of Long Island was fought in 1776 on what is now its grounds.
It is also the final resting place for many notable people including:
• Jean-Michel Basquiat
• Henry Chadwick
• Susan Smith McKinney-Steward

01/02/2026

After the loss of a loved one, many deep and complicated emotions come to the surface. But how do you know if what you or a loved one feels is grief or the beginnings of depression? Check out this article for information on the similarities and differences, symptoms to look out for, and more insights for the grief journey.

Not sure what the difference is between grief & depression? Click to learn more info about symptoms, similarities, differences, and more.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all! May this new year bring you goodness and joy.

01/01/2026

Flag etiquette dictates that every time an American flag is to be stored or presented during a ceremony, its handlers should fold it in half twice lengthwise; then starting with the end opposite the blue field, make a taut triangular fold. Handlers continue to fold the flag in triangles until the flag has formed a triangular “pillow” with the blue field showing on the outside. It’s a dignified way to treat the flag, and by extension a dignified way to treat the deceased.

12/31/2025

Looking for a fun art project to keep the kids occupied during the cold, winter days? Check out this Northern Lights window art project! Not only is the art itself beautiful, you and your kids can also learn all about the Northern Lights!

Explore the Northern Lights just like Molly and her friends by researching interesting facts, exploring a map and making your own Northern Lights window art with melted crayons.

12/29/2025

Have a question about burial services? We have prepared a list of answers to the most common frequently asked questions. Learn more here: https://thompsonfuneral.com/39/Burial-Packages.html

12/26/2025

Have you avoided preplanning because it's new to you, unknown, and a little bit intimidating? To put you at ease, check out this article about what to expect at a preplanning appointment. With this information, you can go into a discussion about your final wishes with confidence because you know exactly how to prepare and what's going to happen!

A little nervous about your upcoming preplanning appointment? Read this article to learn more about what to expect!

12/26/2025

We take pride in keeping our cemetery beautiful and clean so that you and your family can have a peaceful experience while visiting your loved one.