Kirksey Funeral Home & Cremation Service

05/12/2024

International Nurses Day is observed annually around the world on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. Each year, ICN prepares and distributes the International Nurses' Day Kit. The kit contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere. http://bit.ly/3mlAvh2

05/11/2024

Mother’s Day can be a hard holiday to handle when you’ve lost your mom. If it’s a recent loss, the omnipresent messages of Mother’s Day may feel like too much to bear. If more time has passed, Mother’s Day may inspire you to do something special to honor the memory of the woman who’s always in your heart. Regardless of the amount of time that has passed, there are several ways you can manage your grief while remembering Mom this Mother’s day.

Grief for your mom does not have to keep you from honoring her on Mother's Day. Here are 5 ways you can remember her.

05/10/2024

The tradition of wearing black is believed to date back to the Romans, who wore a dark toga after the passing of a loved one.

05/09/2024

Christians believe that Jesus ascended into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection (Easter). Learn more about the day https://bit.ly/3vtKTn5

05/08/2024

It can be hard to know what to say to someone who has lost a loved one but writing a sympathy message doesn’t have to be difficult. Though there’s no perfect condolence, there are some things you can keep in mind when you’re offering someone sympathy.

Visit the Dignity Memorial website to learn the best ways to offer condolences. Discover condolence message resources now.

05/07/2024

05/05/2024

A sweet story about Bella, a 5-year-old chocolate Lab/Italian greyhound mix who is available to comfort families, visitors and even the staff at a Tampa funeral home. Families who visit Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories will find Bella, who is “a comfort to many and just about all that meet her” and a “site for sore, cried-out eyes.”

TAMPA — Bella has been Employee of the Month.

05/04/2024

Just like stars give light on the darkest nights, organ, eye and tissue donors give hope to those in need of transplants. This National , we are proud to partner with Donate Life America to raise awareness for the life-saving gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation. Visit www.donatelife.net to learn how you can save and heal lives.

05/03/2024

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.

05/02/2024

When left unaddressed, childhood grief can lead to mental health issues for children and teens. Join us in partnership with the National Alliance for Children’s Grief this Mental Health Awareness Month to ensure grieving children have the support and resources they need. https://bit.ly/4aCY0p4

05/01/2024

This Military Appreciation Month, join us in supporting , an organization supporting those who have lost loved ones who served. The TAPS mission is to provide comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one.

04/29/2024

A handwritten card is a lovely way to show your appreciation after a life celebration. It lets friends and relatives know that you received their flowers, meals, donations and other above-and-beyond acts of kindness. Here's your complete guide to sending celebration of life thank-you cards:

A celebration of life thank-you card is a lovely way to let friends and relatives know that you received their flowers, meals, donations, and other above-and-beyond acts of kindness.

04/26/2024

To celebrate Arbor Day, we're sharing the story of C.C. Boyce, who makes planturns, which place the dead beneath the living. http://bit.ly/3JyvURk

04/25/2024

An alternative to traditional ground burial, a mausoleum is a final resting place above the earth.

An alternative to traditional ground burial, a mausoleum is a final resting place above the earth in a building or enclosure. A variety of factors will influence cost, such as type, size and location in the cemetery and geography.

04/23/2024

Those who choose Celestis Memorial Spaceflight know that their loved ones have fulfilled a dream to go where few have gone before in the company of others who shared their fascination with space, their love of the cosmos or their desire to leave this world boundless.

Since 1994, Celestis Memorial Spaceflight has launched ashes into space. Dignity Memorial began offering this unique service for space lovers and adventurers to families a few years ago. It's a remarkable way to celebrate a life.

04/22/2024

This Earth Day, learn about how you can go green even in death – through human composting. http://bit.ly/3FmBELw

04/21/2024

During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate all of the volunteers at Donate Life America for their dedication to promoting organ, eye and tissue donation. We appreciate your support in creating a community that celebrates and advocates for donation!

04/19/2024

According to a Ukrainian legend, a poor mother had no decorations for her Christmas tree. While everyone was sleeping, a friendly spider spun a web to decorate the tree. On Christmas morning, the family discovered the web turned to gold and silver in the sunlight. To this day, Ukranians decorate their trees with spider webs to bring good luck and good fortune for the upcoming year.

04/15/2024

Whether you choose in-ground burial, above ground entombment or an option for cremation, cemetery property provides a final resting place for family and friends to visit and reflect on your legacy. Dignity Memorial® cemeteries offer a wide range of burial options, and Dignity Memorial professionals are here to help you choose the property that best suits the personal wishes, family preferences and cultural traditions of you or your loved one. Watch this video to see these different options:

Visit the Dignity Memorial website to learn about cemetery property and in-ground and aboveground burial options for yourself or a loved one.

04/14/2024

Let’s be honest, funeral directors often get a bad rap. What is interesting, however, is that people’s opinions of them are usually positive once they have actually worked with a professional funeral director to plan a loved one’s funeral. Read: 11 Secret Truths About Your Funeral Director

Read 11 things you need to know about your funeral director. Learn facts that will help you avoid scam artists that prey on grieving families.

04/13/2024

Losing someone you love is never easy, and the process of grieving is different for everyone. One way to feel connected to your loved one is by visiting their gravesite. To acknowledge how much they mean to you, you may want to leave a token of your visit or decorate their grave. Decorating a loved one’s grave can help process your grief and bring you comfort:

Personalize your loved one's resting place with these grave decoration ideas. Get inspired and create a special tribute that reflects their unique personality.

04/12/2024

Inspired by her grandfather's funeral, Angelina Jolie planned to pursue a career in Funeral Directing if she didn't catch her big break in Hollywood.

04/11/2024

A modern-day Ching Ming Festival is a time of reflection and remembering those who have passed. http://bit.ly/3ld6Gyv

04/05/2024

Here's a hint: 2.5 billion people across the globe tuned in to watch. On September 6, 1997, the world publicly mourned the People's Princess, Princess Diana. Her memorial still holds the record over other large services, including Michael Jackson and President Ronald Reagan.

04/04/2024

Collecting the ashes of a loved one after cremation can be an emotional experience. You arrive at the funeral home empty-handed, but you don’t leave that way. It’s normal to feel uncertain about what the drive home should look like. And if you need to travel with your loved one a long distance, whether by car, train or plane, you may wonder what you can or should do. View our detailed guidance about transporting ashes so you can worry less:

When you pick up a loved one's ashes, you may feel awkward about the ride home. What's the best way to transport ashes in the car? What about on a plane?

04/03/2024

April is Donate Life Month! Did you know that more than 100,000 people are waiting on a lifesaving organ transplant? Register to be an organ donor with Donate Life America today: https://bit.ly/3TRum9Z

04/12/2023

We're excited to announce that our funeral home has undergone a renovation! Our updated facilities provide a warm and comforting environment to honor your loved ones. Come visit us and see the changes for yourself. We're honored to continue serving our community with compassion and respect.