Deware Funeral Home

04/17/2022

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, however many traditions associated with Easter date back to pre-Christian times. Learn more about the holiday: https://bit.ly/36bpypI

04/16/2022

Advance planning for healthcare is especially important if you or someone you care for are living with a life-changing illness. Start the conversation with your loved ones about each individual's healthcare directives. Learn how by visiting https://bit.ly/3J9rq0X

The Conversation Project is a public engagement initiative with a goal to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected.

04/15/2022

Passover is a holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tWD7Sb

04/13/2022

04/12/2022

There's a lot to learn about cremation. It can be tempting to go with the provider that offers the lowest price, but cremation is one place where the old adage "you get what you pay for" rings true. These 12 questions will help you get a good idea of how a cremation provider operates. Print out copies of this list and take notes as you make calls.

If you've rarely or never shopped for cremation, you may find the whole thing daunting. These 12 questions will help you get a good idea of how a cremation provider operates so you can make the best cremation choice for your family.

04/11/2022

Are you worried you'll lose your investment if a funeral home closes after you've purchased a prepaid funeral plan? Regulations require that prepaid funeral plan payments are securely invested with an independent insurance provider or trust. If the funeral home you make plans with goes out of business, the money in your plan can be transferred to another provider. Learn more.

It can be difficult to separate myth from fact when it comes to prepaid funeral plans. The truth rests in working with reputable and trusted providers who follow industry standards and offer transparent solutions.

04/08/2022

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

04/07/2022

"In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, increasing diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease, on World Health Day 2022, WHO will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being."

On 7 April 2022, WHO will focus global attention on the interconnectedness between the planet and our health. A campaign launched on this day will urge people, communities, governments, and organizations around the world to share their stories about the steps they are taking to protect ...

04/05/2022

The Ching Ming Festival, also known as Qingming (清明节), is a Chinese custom celebrated worldwide by people of many Asian cultures. Sometimes called Tomb Sweeping Day or the Pure Brightness Festival (pure brightness is the English translation of Qingming), it's an annual event to remember and honor ancestors and celebrate the warming weather. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3w0aHcr

04/04/2022

In recent years, flameless cremation has gained in popularity. Also called water cremation, liquid cremation, aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process patented in 1888 involves a nontoxic solution of 95% water and 5% sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, heat and a pressurized chamber.

We explain the difference between traditional cremation and water cremation and walk you through the different types of cremation services.

04/03/2022

Military life is hard for children. Losing a parent in the service is a loss unique to the military community. TAPS provides resources and support for the children and families that have lost a loved one in the service. Visit https://bit.ly/3KH9Di0 to find resources and support for your family.

TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.