Neptune Society

09/11/2025

🌏 The view from above, during that tragic moment frozen in time.

🕯 On this solemn day, we pause to honor the memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and to stand with the families, friends, and communities forever changed by that tragedy.

At Celestis, we are reminded of the resilience of the human spirit... of our shared capacity for remembrance, unity, and hope.

🌇 May we never forget.

09/02/2025

Reminder! There's still time to RSVP for Wednesday evening's webinar.

Please join us for the third in our free 2025 webinar series, in partnership with For Grief, on Wednesday, September 3, in which grief experts will discuss issues related to grandparents and loss.
If you're unable to make it, you can register, and a recording of the webinar will be emailed to you after the event. Everyone is welcome.
Register with this link, or the QR code: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nCr-deCcRQGazS0rDA7JVg #/registration

08/31/2025

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08/29/2025

Saturday is National Grief Awareness Day, recognized annually on August 30. It's a time to reflect on how we all cope with loss differently, and learn how to help yourself and others through the grieving process, no matter what type of loss you've been through.
If you or someone you know is struggling with loss, we offer The 12 Weeks of Peace, a free, online bereavement series available to everyone. https://neptunesociety.com/resources/grief-support/12-weeks-of-peace

08/25/2025

Neptune marketing associates Megan Hill and Dennis Norris, who have become our go-to veteran liaisons, spent the weekend at the American Legion Convention, hosted by the The American Legion, Department of Florida in Tampa and co-sponsored by Neptune Society.
They met with veterans and their families, and raffled off an iPad. The lucky winner was Jennifer Farmer, Kentucky District 2 President. Congratulations, Jennifer!

08/25/2025

Thank you for giving a bark-out to comfort dogs, American Funeral Director! Our Neptune Society team just celebrated the first birthday of their pup, Neptune, who has quickly developed a compassionate understanding of how to be there for people in mourning. As we know, sometimes a soft paw says more than words.🐾❤️
https://www.facebook.com/americanfuneraldirector/posts/pfbid02F1vZAVvFrGGKLWufXi9pikaKQmBmxDgexGXuHwNh9iTsF5tfjUcVKd7bQmh6p4Kwl

08/25/2025

Please join us for the third in our free 2025 webinar series, in partnership with For Grief, on Wednesday, September 3, in which grief experts will discuss issues related to grandparents and loss.
If you're unable to make it, you can register, and a recording of the webinar will be emailed to you after the event. Everyone is welcome.
Register with this link, or the QR code: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nCr-deCcRQGazS0rDA7JVg #/registration

08/18/2025

May we all be guided by John's generosity and wisdom.❤️

For John's 102nd birthday, he performed 102 random acts of kindness! This included hosting a food drive for his local food bank. Happy birthday, and thanks for always thinking of others, John!

08/11/2025

Neptune marketing associates Megan Hill and Dennis Norris spent the weekend at the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, co-sponsored by Neptune Society, meeting with veterans and their families, and were neighbors with our partners, Dignity Memorial.
On Sunday, they raffled off an iPad, and the lucky winner was Louisiana District 9 Commander Mitch Cota. Congratulations, Mitch!

08/09/2025

Rest in the stars, Captain Lovell.
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/08/510627992/famed-nasa-astronaut-and-apollo-13-commander-jim-lovell-has-died-at-age-97

08/06/2025

This is wonderful. We couldn't agree more.

Lindsey Ballard didn't plan to follow in her family's footsteps—until she discovered her true calling. Now a third-generation funeral director and the 2025–26 CANA president, she's helping families create meaningful goodbyes while advocating for self-care in death care. Read her inspiring Ask the Expert feature → link in the comments.

07/23/2025

July is National , a time dedicated to recognizing the deep and lasting grief experienced by parents after the loss of a child. We offer some resources for parents, and those who love and support them:
*Alive Alone: alivealone.org/
*Bereaved Parents of the USA: bereavedparentsusa.org/
*The Compassionate Friends: www.compassionatefriends.org
*Hand to Hold Support Groups: handtohold.org/nicu-family-support/nicu-support-groups

04/25/2025

Neptune North Chicago Funeral Director Sam Normington, center, brought ice cream treats for the staff of Pearl Nursing Home, down the street from our office in Rolling Meadows. Camera shy photographer Chris Schular, another funeral director from our location, was helping to distribute the treats.

03/31/2025

Neptune North Chicago Service Manager Eileen Corliss and Funeral Director Samantha Normington brought and spring cheer to the folks at The Pearl of Rolling Meadows and Sunrise of Schaumburg, two care facilities in their neighborhood. Eileen is pictured on the right in both photos; Samantha is the camera-shy photographer.

06/08/2023

North Chicago Service Manager Rosina LaPietra and Sales Manager Deidre Wolfe Mitchell attended The Pearl of Rolling Meadows open house, showcasing the complete renovation of their facility. The Pearl is located around the corner from Neptune Society North Chicago, and we take care of many of their patients when they pass. They specialize in post hospital care, long term care, memory care, and even have in-house dialysis. We had a wonderful tour of their building and were so impressed by their improvements along with the relationships we saw between the administration and the residents. Congratulations to The Pearl -- your renovations are truly stunning!

06/08/2023

Service Manager Rosina LaPietra and the Neptune North Chicago team attended a kickoff event hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce at Pizza Lobo. We got to speak with State Reps. Kelly Cassidy and Hoan Huynh, Sen. Mike Simmons, Alderman Andre Vasquez, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, and Alderman Bennett Lawson. It was rewarding to meet with Northside residents and business owners, hearing their stories and struggles, many related to the funeral industry.

Pictured are Rosina and Sales Manager Deidre Wolfe Mitchell, Rep. Huynh, and Sen. Simmons.

Neptune North Chicago is happy to be an and a safe space to all in the community. We look forward to attending more events with this fantastic Chamber! (We would also like to mention that Pizza Lobo was out of this world! 🍕❤️)

05/25/2023

On May 17, Neptune North Chicago was a sponsor of the Rolling Meadows Taking Care of Business Luncheon. Mayor Lara Sanoica gave her State of the City Address and also spoke about the upcoming move of the Chicago Bears from the city of Chicago to the suburb next door to us, Arlington Heights. They'll be just around the corner from our Neptune office!

Service Manager Rosina LaPietra and support Funeral Direct Cheryl Martin were able to meet attendees, and Rosina gave a short presentation. It was an enjoyable time and great to meet the community!

05/17/2023

Neptune North Chicago Service Manager Rosina LaPietra attended the Amber Woodworth Memorial Softball Tournament, created by the local community to help the family after Amber died of cancer. Neptune's donated raffle prize was a big hit – a Bowser LEGO set to the theme of the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Most prizes are aimed at adults, so Rosina wanted to provide something special for the kids.

The Woodworth family – Ronnie and Amber, who were high school sweethearts, and their four boys, one of whom has a chromosome disorder – is pictured here. Thanks to the community for your generosity and support, and what an honor to be part of it!

07/06/2022

“We said it could happen anywhere. But we didn’t realize anywhere could include here.”
– Rabbi Adam Chalom, Highland Park

We join with the community and their families in expressing our sorrow for the loss of these souls in the Highland Park shooting on July 4. Their memory is blessed.

A note: A seventh victim has not yet been publicly identified.

06/01/2022

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, we are walking to honor our grandparents, our fathers, our mothers, the families we serve, and the more than 6 million Americans who suffer from .
Please join us, the Alzheimer's Association, and your community in the fight to by donating or signing up to walk:
http://act.alz.org/goto/NEPNChicago

02/14/2022

North funeral director Rosina LaPietra brought baskets of treats with personalized hearts, for the staffers at The Pearl of Rolling Meadows and Bella Terra Schaumburg.

"I wanted to be sure they know they are appreciated!" Rosina said. ❤👏

12/24/2021

Chicago service manager Rosina LaPietra hand-made Christmas tree ornaments for local hospices Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Brookdale Senior Living, and Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc., with each hospice’s name on them, and will be presenting them along with Fannie May Chocolates and other goodies. We are so grateful for all you do.

"I’m hoping the hospice staff will enjoy the sweet treat and will be able to use the ornament in their holiday decor!" Rosina said.

12/10/2021

Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim on the power of self-care: “Be good to others, but don’t forget that you have a responsibility to be good to yourself.”
His 5-step plan to give yourself the gift of self-care this holiday season:
1. Breathe.
2. Accept.
3. Write.
4. Talk.
5. Walk.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/well/mind/self-care-buddhism-monk-meditation-stress-anxiety-calm-Haemin-Sunim.html

08/05/2021

North Chicago Funeral Director Rosina LaPietra sends personalized, hand-written notes to our hospice partners, signed by everyone on our team, to express our gratitude for all they do to help families through a difficult time.