Ridout's Valley Chapel Funeral Home

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.