Cook Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service

03/13/2026

Memorialization of a lost loved one can be difficult as the memories begin to fade. Remembering who they were as a person is a great place to start, so ask yourself: were they a small town person, or an urbanite? Share your thoughts below!

03/10/2026

The eco burial urn is a green way to bury the ashes of a loved one in nature! It can also serve as a beautiful bamboo cremation urn that can be kept indoors as well. Would you consider using a biodegradable urn?

03/08/2026

Celebrations of life are a time when people come together to celebrate the unique personality and achievements of the deceased without the more formal funeral service. They are commonly held after the individual's physical remains have been cared for, which allows you to make optimal decisions about how you would like to celebrate.

03/08/2026

Is cremation popular with people? The answer is yes. Currently, cremation services are favored by over 42% of all death services.

03/06/2026

Concrete is often used because it can be shaped and formed in unique ways. However, concrete is especially susceptible to mold and mildew which means grave markers made of these materials need to be cleaned more often.

03/04/2026

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day... unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear." - Alex MacLean

03/02/2026

Henry Viccellio Jr.

General Henry “Butch” Viccellio, Jr., who served his God, his country, and his family with distinction and devotion, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Born into the Blue on August 4, 1940, as the son of Lieutenant General Henry Viccellio and Jane Leaverton Viccellio, Butch could have simply inherited a legacy. Instead, he built his own. Growing up a military “brat,” Butch moved around the world, from base to base. He suited up for high...

View Henry Viccellio Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/02/2026

This is a common myth that you cannot have an open casket at your funeral service without using embalming materials. No funeral home is required to embalm a body for an open casket viewing. Generally embalming is done for cosmetic purposes and for convenience in choosing a day for a memorial service that is longer after the date of death.

02/27/2026

Pre-planning your funeral arrangements allows you to take your time in deciding how you'd like to be celebrated after you're gone. Learn more here: https://www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/preplan/why-plan-ahead