Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary

07/11/2025

If you’ve ever attended a military funeral, perhaps you noticed that the honor guards pay meticulous attention to folding the U.S. flag that once draped the casket. Guards make crisp, precise folds a total of 13 times to complete the ceremony. Much like every other aspect of our nation’s greatest symbol, each of the 13 folds holds a special significance. https://bit.ly/3KEnx49

06/17/2025

We help create remembrances that reflect the unique values, character and traditions of the families we serve. That is our passion, that is our purpose, that is our promise. When you’re ready to start planning your life celebration, message me for more details.

05/23/2025

The Sedlec Ossuary is a Roman Catholic chapel, located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in the Czech Republic. This ossuary contains the bones of between 40,000 and 70,000 individuals -- some of them have been used to make a coat of arms, while others are artfully arranged into a chandelier constructed from (at least) one of every bone in the human body.

04/25/2025

The first evidence of cremation dates back to the Stone Age, around 3000 BC. Today’s modern cremation, is attributed to physician, Sir Thomas Browne, in 1658.

03/26/2025

03/17/2025

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12/24/2024

The greatest gift of all this holiday season is a loving family and close friends. May the holiday season bring you special moments and happy memories.

11/29/2024

In Norway, it is believed that witches and other evil spirits become more restless this time of year. While many are busy laying out cookies and milk for Santa, Norwegians hide their brooms on Christmas Eve!

11/08/2024

Fun Fact Friday!

The first evidence of cremation dates back to the Stone Age, around 3000 BC. Today’s modern cremation, is attributed to physician, Sir Thomas Browne, in 1658.

11/05/2024

“Every year, nearly 1.4 million people living with life-limiting illnesses receive care from hospices in this country,” said Edo Banach, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. This month and every month, we thank the professionals who provide dignified care for those in their most difficult journey.