by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Funeral Prep, News, PrePlan
We chose this question for our inaugural article because it is the one question most common among us. We could respond academically by talking about archaeological digs, old burial customs and pyramids. But, this is a singularly human question with its roots solidly...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Grief, News, PrePlan
Some years ago a friend of mine ran ads for his funeral home entitled: “We Can Wait” The series, which featured roadside billboards, was an effective anti-drunk driving campaign. We all know death is inevitable. But, if we can help prolong life by avoiding...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | News, PrePlan
Obituaries do not have to be boring. Unfortunately, at the time a death occurs it is hard to write a creative obituary. Thankfully, times are changing and people want to be more creative–more real. We are including 3 examples of the way people are changing this...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Funeral Prep, News, PrePlan
Up until the 1950′s funerals commonly took place in the living room or parlor of the family home. It still happens on occasion with the last memorable one being Jackie Onassis in 1994. As a 6 yr-old I remember helping my father pack the chairs, kneeler, register...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | News
Back in the 1890′s my Grand-uncle John Smolenski arrived from Poland as a toddler. They, as well as many Poles after passing through Ellis Island, settled in Greenpoint in Brooklyn NY. Eventually, there were so many Polish-speaking residents that they needed a...