Blaney Funeral Home and Cremation Services

05/25/2026

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy

05/25/2026

While we remember those who have given their lives in service to our country today, we are also remembering the founder of Blaney Funeral Home, Bill Blaney, who died 37 years ago today. God bless him and God bless us all.

05/25/2026

"No one has greater love than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
John 15:13

05/25/2026

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." -John F. Kennedy

We remember. God bless you as we remember all those who have gone before us.
-Memorial Day 2026

05/24/2026

Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.
President Harry Truman

05/23/2026

As Memorial Day draws near, let's remember that it is so much more than the start of summer.

“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.”
John F. Kennedy

05/21/2026

It is likely that many of us are experiencing the ache of “missing” these days: those we have lost, our sense of safety, gatherings with our friends and family, financial stability, and life as we once knew it. Maybe we need a new word.

05/20/2026

It is common to feel awkward when trying to comfort someone who is grieving. Many people do not know what to say or do. The following are suggestions to use as a guide.

Acknowledge the situation. Example: "I heard that your_____ died." Use the word "died" That will show that you are more open to talk about how the person really feels.
Express your concern. Example: "I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you."
Be genuine in your communication and don't hide your feelings. Example: "I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care."
Offer your support. Example: "Tell me what I can do for you."
Ask how he or she feels, and don't assume you know how the bereaved person feels on any given day.

Source: American Cancer Society

05/19/2026

05/17/2026

For all who are graduating this year:

May God's blessing follow you all as you find new journeys to travel. May you walk safely along the pathways of your dreams. May God’s gentle hand guide the decisions you will make and the passions that you follow. May your hearts and lives always reflect His love and truth, and may hope be a light within you that you carry into each new day.

05/15/2026

Peace Officers Memorial Day falls on May 15 each year to pay tribute to the brave local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. We owe so much to those who keep the peace and today we honor the fallen in a special way.