Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home

01/12/2026

Whether your loved one died in 2022 or decades ago, when you are grieving, New Year's does not pass by without your thinking of, and yearning for, the person you love and lost. It is normal to feel strong emotions. It is normal to not know what to do with your feelings of grief. Here are a few ideas to help you cope with grief in the new year.

Grief in the New Year can stir anxiety, sadness, and longing. These six mindful practices offer gentle support, practical tools, and compassionate connection through loss.

01/11/2026

Meet three women — all very much alive — who’ve pre-planned their funerals to insulate their families from financial hardship and added stress.

Meet three women – all very much alive – who’ve pre-planned their funerals to insulate their families from financial hardship.

01/09/2026

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

01/09/2026

The Shroud of Turin is an ancient linen cloth that holds a mysterious image of a scourged and crucified man. It's widely regarded as the most scientifically studied artifact in history, yet no one can explain how the mysterious image was formed. The wounds of the Man of the Shroud reflect the Biblical narrative of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.

01/08/2026

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01/07/2026

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01/02/2026

Funeral homes used to operate ambulance services. Before the 1970s, many funeral homes took on this operation because they had vehicles large enough to fit stretchers and employees accustomed to handling bodies.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Dignity Memorial!

12/28/2025

Often called celebrations of life, nonreligious memorial services may include inspirational, hopeful and comforting quotes or readings. Here are a few popular poems and passages to consider for an atheist, humanist or secular funeral that help set an uplifting tone.

Nonreligious memorial services may include inspirational and comforting quotes or readings. Visit the Dignity Memorial website to bring comfort to those in grief.