Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service

09/26/2025

Friday Funeral Fact:
In 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made history as the first woman to ever lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Her service honored not only her life and legacy, but also broke a barrier in one of the nation’s oldest traditions.

09/23/2025

Funeral Misconceptions:
"Veteran families automatically get full military honors." Truth: Military honors aren’t automatic — they must be requested. Our team helps families coordinate with the proper branch of service to ensure every veteran is honored with dignity.

09/19/2025

Friday Funeral Fact:
The oldest maintained cemetery in the United States is the Myles Standish Burial Ground in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Established in the 1630s, it is the final resting place of many Pilgrims, including Captain Myles Standish himself. Visiting this historic site offers a glimpse into the earliest funeral traditions of colonial America.

09/16/2025

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”
— Pericles

09/12/2025

Friday Funeral Fact:
Mozart’s funeral in 1791 was simple and sparsely attended due to Viennese customs — despite his fame, only a few friends were present.

09/09/2025

Funeral Misconceptions:
“Preplanning means paying everything upfront.”
Truth: Preplanning is about making your wishes known. While many people choose to prepay, you don’t have to. We can help you explore flexible options.

09/05/2025

Friday Funeral Fact:
In Japan, families often place chopsticks upright in rice at a funeral meal — something never done in everyday dining, as it symbolizes offering food to the dead.

09/04/2025

09/02/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Month.
This month, we join countless voices in raising awareness, offering hope, and reminding our community that no one has to walk through their struggles alone.

If you or someone you love is experiencing thoughts of su***de, help is available.
Call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — support is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Let’s look out for one another, speak openly about mental health, and continue building a community of care and compassion.

08/29/2025

FRIDAY FUNERAL FACT
Biodegradable caskets aren’t just a modern trend—they’re rooted in centuries of tradition. Long before metal and hardwood were common, people used materials like willow, seagrass, and pine for simple, earth-friendly burials. Today, biodegradable caskets offer a natural return to the earth—ideal for green burial practices and those seeking a gentler environmental impact. A meaningful choice for families who want their farewell to reflect their values.

08/26/2025

National Grief Awareness Day is August 30th
Grief looks different for everyone. It has no timeline, no “right” way to move through it—and no need to go it alone. On Saturday, we honor those walking through loss, whether their grief is fresh or carried quietly for years. If you or someone you love is navigating grief, support is out there. From counseling resources to grief groups, help is just a conversation away. You are not alone. We’re here if you need us.

08/22/2025

FRIDAY FUNERAL FACT
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, cemetery postcards were a popular way to show off the beauty of local memorial parks. Back then, cemeteries weren’t just places of mourning—they were peaceful public spaces where families gathered for picnics, walks, and reflection. People would send postcards featuring ornate headstones, flowering trees, and carefully landscaped grounds, much like you’d send a postcard from a national park today. A reminder that cemeteries have always been places for both memory and connection.