Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home

04/10/2026

We understand that putting together a eulogy for a loved one can be a daunting task. As you begin to write the eulogy, check out these guidelines that can help you avoid common mistakes.

Writing a eulogy is a big task! While there's no set way to create a eulogy, here are a few things to avoid.

04/09/2026

The loss of a loved one brings a lot of unknowns, including what to expect at an arrangement conference.

During an arrangement conference, you will meet with a funeral director to create a detailed plan for a healing and meaningful funeral.

To learn more about what to expect at an arrangement conference, visit www.funeralbasics.org/expect-funeral-arrangement-conference.

04/07/2026

It's that time of year again. Don't forget the April 15th deadline.

04/06/2026

04/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. We live because he lives. Happy Easter!

04/03/2026

Any holiday, even Easter, can stir up feelings of sadness when you're grieving. One way you can take comfort this Easter is by honoring your loved one's memory with meaningful actions. Click the link to learn about 6 special ways you can remember your loved one this Easter.

If you are missing a loved one this Easter, take comfort in honoring their life through meaningful actions. Click the link for more!

04/03/2026

On this Good Friday, we remember that though there's pain in the night, joy comes in the morning.

03/31/2026

When honoring and celebrating a loved one’s life, do you think it’s important to personalize the service to reflect their life and personality?

We do! Personalization is key to creating a one-of-a-kind tribute for your one-of-a-kind loved one. We work closely with every family to include creative and meaningful details that will touch the heart and bring comfort to the soul.

Visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com/services/personalization to learn more!

03/27/2026

As a veteran, do you know what burial benefits are available to you through the VA? To ensure that you and your family receive all you're entitled to and save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a funeral, give this article a quick read!

As a veteran, do you know what your veterans' burial benefits are? Check out this article to learn more about them!

03/20/2026

As technology changes, so does the way we grieve. Read this article to learn about the different ways technology brings people together after a loss and how you can best use it as you start your grief journey.

As technology changes, so does the way we grieve. Learn how technology can help you start your grief journey!