Graceland Cemetery

05/28/2026

The closest finish in Indy 500 history came down to twenty-three thousandths of a second. From the stands, two cars looked side by side. The difference was almost too small to see.

Summer can be like that for some of us. From the outside, everyone's at the same cookout under the same sun — but the space between how summer looks and how it feels can make all the difference.

Memorial Day is behind us. Summer is unofficially here. If you're not quite feeling it, our new blog takes a closer look.

It's summer, and you're not quite feeling it. A piece about seasonal nostalgia, Summer SAD, and the grief the season can stir up.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Rain or shine, we're open all weekend, including Memorial Day, to serve you. Download our newsletter here. Inside: details on our annual Memorial Day Service, Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at Valor Hill, ways to remember your loved ones, free "We Remember" wristbands, and a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card.

Download our 2026 Memorial Day Newsletter here. For anyone who carries the memory of a loved one this holiday.

05/20/2026

Memorial Day began as a day to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country — a debt we can never fully repay, and one we remember together each May. Over time, the weekend has also grown to hold the others we've lost — a grandmother, a friend, a child gone too soon. If you're not sure how to mark the day, here are a few ideas worth considering.

Memorial Day doesn't have to look one way. A few small, simple ideas for marking the day — wherever the weekend finds you.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Irene Priano (right in the picture below), who won our $250 Visa Gift Card in our Mother's Day drawing.

05/06/2026

For anyone who's stood in the card aisle in early May, reaching for one card and then another and putting them all back — you know the feeling this holiday can bring up. A blog post for when Mother's Day doesn't quite fit the script.

Grieving the mother you had — or the one you needed and never got. A blog for anyone facing a complicated Mother's Day.

04/09/2026

Benjamin Franklin said, "Nothing is certain but death and taxes." Every April, we plan for one of them. We're making the case for tackling the other one, too.

If you have aging parents — or if you've been putting off your own planning — we wrote about something that doesn't get talked about enough: how to bring up end-of-life planning, what to do when they won't engage, and what happens to your family when there's no plan in place. It's not a comfortable read. But it might be the most important thing you do all year. Free Personal Planning Organizer included.

Talking to aging parents about end-of-life planning is hard. Not talking about it is harder. Here's how to start.

03/10/2026

When a loved one dies, after the services are over, you're faced with what to do with all the stuff they collected over a lifetime. Where do you even begin? Here's a practical guide on what to keep and what to let go of.

Practical strategies for anyone facing the difficult task of deciding what to keep and what to let go of after a loved one dies

02/19/2026

It's been a long, cold winter, and spring cleaning begins on March 1. Refresh your loved one's grave with beautiful artificial floral bouquets that we place for you. Now placing orders for spring, summer, and fall seasons. Download the order form here: https://www.gracelandcemeteryinc.com/floral-placement-program/

02/16/2026

Have you felt like you've been hibernating all winter, and all of a sudden, it's the middle of February? We get it. It's been a long, snowy, and cold winter — but this week we're getting a little break with warmer temps and a sneak preview of spring.

Take advantage of it. Research shows that just 10 minutes of sunlight can boost your mood, increase your energy, and even help you sleep better at night. So step outside — take a short walk, breathe in some fresh air, and feel the sun on your face.

02/10/2026

Valentine's Day is this weekend, and if you're not looking forward to it, you're not alone. Whether you're grieving, single, or just over it, we've written something just for you.

If you're grieving a loss, single, or simply overwhelmed by expectations, here's a Valentine's Day Survivor's Guide just for you.