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04/06/2025

04/05/2025

Happy Donate Life Blue & Green Spirit Week! Celebrate by registering to be an organ donor with Donate Life America today: https://bit.ly/3TRum9Z

04/04/2025

A modern-day Ching Ming Festival is a time of reflection and remembering those who have passed. http://bit.ly/3ld6Gyv

The Qingming Festival, also known as Ching Ming or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a tradition unique​ to Asian cultures. Learn about what makes this time of honor and celebration special.

04/03/2025

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered. http://bit.ly/3uPQvZ5

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

04/02/2025

04/01/2025

National Donate life month advocates for the lifesaving gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation. Visit the Donate Life website to register as a donor. https://loom.ly/s7OxCM8.

More than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Register today

04/01/2025

The Month of the Military Child honors sacrifices made by the children of military families who live with the complexities of life in service. TAPS has online and in-person youth programs such as Good Grief Camp and Peer Mentors to support children who have lost someone in the military. Visit the TAPS website to learn more! https://loom.ly/ItWt4w8

TAPS Youth Programs provide safe spaces for military children to explore grief and embrace healing.

04/01/2025

The Month of the Military Child honors sacrifices made by the children of military families who live with the complexities of life in service. TAPS has online and in-person youth programs such as Good Grief Camp and Peer Mentors to support children who have lost someone in the military. Visit the TAPS website to learn more! https://loom.ly/YWPyNmY

TAPS Youth Programs provide safe spaces for military children to explore grief and embrace healing.

03/31/2025

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s just one more way we offer service beyond expectation. https://bit.ly/3MccaBj

Whether you're planning an hors d'oeuvres reception or a sit-down meal, let our funeral planning professionals arrange the catering details.

03/30/2025

Celebrating the Retirement of Edward Ray Wells – A Legacy of Excellence
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Edward “Ray” Wells after 20 incredible years with SCI. After two decades of dedication, hard work, and exceptional service, Ray is moving on to enjoy the well-deserved pleasures of retirement.
Ray’s journey with SCI has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the years, he has left an indelible mark on the Gold Coast Market and the entire SCI family. His leadership, work ethic, and commitment to excellence have not only contributed to the success of SCI but have also inspired those fortunate enough to work alongside him. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of professionalism, integrity, and a spirit of collaboration that will continue to resonate within the company.
His retirement celebration was a bittersweet occasion – filled with laughter, mix emotions, and a touch of nostalgia. While we are all excited for Ray as he enters this next chapter of his life, we can’t help but feel the sadness of saying goodbye to such a remarkable individual. It has truly been an honor to have someone of his caliber contribute to the growth and success of SCI and the Gold Coast Market.
Ray, your presence will be deeply missed, but your legacy will live on in the work we do and the values we hold dear. We wish you all the best in your retirement. May it be filled with happiness, relaxation, and all the things you’ve worked so hard to enjoy.
Congratulations, Edward “Ray” Wells – here’s to a well-earned retirement and a future full of new adventures!

03/14/2023

03/13/2023

Our Celebration of Life Event Planner, Susie Sorensen from Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery in Colorado, set up this amazing life story to honor this woman's life.

03/12/2023

Giving others a L.I.F.T.: Program helps widows, widowers find joy and meaning after the loss of a spouse
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When a husband or wife dies, the surviving spouse remains to navigate everyday life in a manner significantly different than what he or she is accustomed to, in addition to dealing with the grief of loss. Ten years ago, Hixson Funeral Home, under the Dignity Memorial brand umbrella, launched the L.I...

03/11/2023

Thank you for your tireless work, dedication, and sacrifice. We appreciate you!

03/10/2023

As the name suggests, the Merry Cemetery is filled with wildly colorful grave markers that often depict scenes from the lives of the deceased. The goal is to create a true representation of the departed's life.

03/08/2023

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all . https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

03/05/2023

Veterans have made important sacrifices for our country, and they deserve to be honored and remembered for their service. As a veteran, you and your loved one may qualify for burial benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, there are many misconceptions about these benefits, so it’s important to understand what they include, who qualifies and how to request them. Here's what you need to know. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/plan-funeral-cremation/veterans/va-death-benefits

A veteran may qualify for VA burial benefits. Learn about VA death benefits and how a Dignity Memorial provider can help plan a tribute worthy of your sacrifice.

03/03/2023

Fred Baur had the ingenious idea to stack Pringles. He came up with the idea while working as a Food Storage Technician. Before his passing, he requested his ashes be stored inside a Pringles can when it came time. In 2008, his family split his remains between a traditional urn and the late inventor's greatest creation.

03/02/2023

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” https://womenshistorymonth.gov/about/

March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

03/01/2023

Since the first class was offered in 1898 at Columbia University, have led the way developing private and charitable organizations to serve people in need. Social workers continue to address the needs of society and bring our nation's social problems to the public's attention. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Social-Work-History

Many of the benefits we take for granted came about because social workers, working with families and institutions, spoke out against abuse and neglect.

02/28/2023

How the Mushroom Death Suit Will Change the Way We Die https://bit.ly/3XiFT1z

My lifelong obsession with death led to a radical rethinking of our burial process and the creation of the groundbreaking Mushroom Death…

02/27/2023

Like everything else, end-of-life services change with the times. Though traditional funerals, rich with cultural and religious customs, are still very much preferred by some, the preference for less strict, more relaxed celebrations has gone from trend to convention. http://bit.ly/3HbSTAe

Like everything else, funerals change with the times. Here are the top funeral trends for 2023. (Hint: living funerals and death doulas are on the rise.)

02/26/2023

Over sixteen-thousand Civil War soldiers are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Among these are many U.S. Colored Troops (the U.S. government designation for African-Americans who served in segregated U.S. Army regiments during the war) buried in sections 27 and 23. http://bit.ly/3WmNXNk

African-American History at ANC

02/25/2023

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered. https://bit.ly/3GvKnsc

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.