Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Music can help us express our feelings in a way words alone often can't, which is why personalizing the music at a funeral or celebration of life is so important. If your loved one grew up in the 1940s - or just loved 1940s music - here are 10 songs you can incorporate into their service.

Want to incorporate music from the 1940s in your loved one's celebration of life? Check out our list for 10 beautiful options.

05/29/2026

Are you on the fence about whether burial or cremation is right for you?

To help you understand your options, we have a FREE “Burial or Cremation: What’s Right for You?” eBook available on our website.

To download it and get more information about both burial and cremation, go to https://www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com/planning-ahead/burial-or-cremation-ebook today!

05/25/2026

Today, we salute the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price to preserve our freedom and our way of life. We can never repay you for your dedication, your courage, your valor, or your commitment to keeping our country safe and its citizen protected. We honor you, and we remember you - today and all days.

05/23/2026

Congrats, Class of 2026! What an accomplishment! Our best wishes to you as you look forward to the next adventure.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day is about remembrance and paying respect where it is due, and as humans, one way we do that is through memorials. Today, we honor the lives of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and our way of life. Without them, we would all live in a very different world. Thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your willingness to give your everything to protect and preserve our way of life.

As we remember our fallen soldiers this Memorial Day, look into the history of the Marine Corps War Memorial and how it came to be.

05/17/2026

There are over 110,000 bakeries in the United States, which means we LOVE our baked goods. What's one of your favorites?

05/15/2026

Grief shows up in all areas of our lives, including the workplace. If you have a grieving colleague, check out these helpful suggestions for offering support and encouragement at a time of loss.

Grief touches all parts of our lives, including the workplace. If you'd like to support a grieving colleague, check out these suggestions!

05/14/2026

Beautiful Day