Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

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Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

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09/01/2025

Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Learn more about the history of Labor Day: https://bit.ly/3Av9kUV

08/29/2025

Have you ever heard of a fantasy coffin? In Ghana, people like to be buried in containers that represent their lives. It's believed that if the deceased is properly honored, such actions secure spiritual favor for the family left behind.
Caskets have been shaped like planes for pilots, fish for fishermen and even a Mercedes-Benz for a businessman.

08/24/2025

Funeral directors are compassionate professionals who walk beside families during some of life’s most difficult moments. We are a dedicated team, committed to serving our community with care, respect, and unwavering support.

08/22/2025

Before finding fame as a renowned actress, Angelina Jolie had a surprising career aspiration: to become a funeral director.
She revealed that the experience of attending her grandfather's funeral inspired her to consider the profession, believing that how people deal with death and how funerals are conducted could be approached in a different way, making them more of a celebration of life.

08/15/2025

When Walter Morrison died in 2010, his family cremated him and turned him into the very toy Morrison invented in 1955, then under the name Pluto Platter. It would later become one of the most successful toys of all time under the new name adopted by Wham-O: the Frisbee.

08/04/2025

When saying goodbye to someone you love, every detail matters. That’s why we go above and beyond—handling everything with care, compassion, and yes, even the catering. Because honoring a life should be as personal as the life lived. At our core, we’re here to serve beyond expectations—every step of the way.

08/01/2025

Mourning photography, the practice of photographing the recently deceased, was very common in the 19th century, when death often occurred at home as an ordinary part of life. These photographs served as keepsakes to remember the deceased.

07/30/2025

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Today, there was a funeral. People cried. Tissues were crumpled and left on the tables. Flower petals fell to the floor. Now, the cleaning staff is making things tidy for the family who will be here tomorrow.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Someone in our town died away from home, the funeral director is traveling many miles to bring him home and into the funeral home’s care. The light is on in anticipation of her safe return.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Hospice called. The teacher who taught the funeral director -- and you -- in the third grade isn’t expected to make it through the night. He’s catching up on paperwork while he keeps vigil. Soon he’ll be called to the home and it will be his turn to take care of the teacher.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There are computer problems. The video tribute file a family sent won’t work. We’re staying late to make it right for their service.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

It was a busy day today and we still need to notify Social Security and the Veteran’s Administration of a death.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There’s been a terrible accident. We’re doing our best to make a loved one presentable so that they can say goodbye with dignity.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The obituary a family gave us for their father is full of misspellings. We need to correct them and get it to the paper.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re reviewing all of the details for tomorrow’s service. When will the celebrant arrive? Do we have drivers for the cars? Who will be the pallbearers?

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re checking tomorrow’s weather in case we need the umbrellas.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The light is on because your neighbor, the funeral director, is pacing the floor. She can’t sleep. Tomorrow, she will oversee a service.

-Author Unknown

07/11/2025

The actor Bela Lugosi, who famously played Dracula, asked to be dressed in his vampire attire for his open casket funeral.

07/04/2025

On this Independence Day, we’re deeply grateful for the freedom we enjoy and the sacrifices that made it possible. ❤️

06/27/2025

Human burials offer a unique window into the fashion trends of the past. People were often buried in their best clothing, which reflected their social status, cultural customs, and the styles of the time. Items like jewelry, shoes, belts, and hats found in graves help reveal what was considered fashionable or valuable. In some cases—like bog bodies (human cadaver that has been naturally mummified in a peat bog) or tombs in dry or frozen environments—entire outfits have been preserved, showing details like fabric, stitching, and decoration. These discoveries help historians trace how fashion evolved over time and how trends spread between cultures.

06/15/2025

When it comes to fathers, it truly doesn’t get any better than you. Today, as we celebrate you, we’re reminded of the countless ways your presence, strength, and love leave a lasting impact on everyone around you. ❤️

Address

3295 E Highland Road
Highland, MI
48356

Telephone

+12488891500

Website

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/highland-mi/elton-black-son-funeral-home/4049

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