by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jul 6, 2021 | Funeral Prep
If you or someone you love is terminally ill, you may think of turning to Hospice Care for help. Hospice care focuses on helping terminally ill patients live comfortably and includes pain relief care and symptom management. With hospice, the focus is no longer on...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jun 22, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
As you get older, you may think about what will happen when you are gone. It is crucial to plan for that day so that your loved ones aren’t left making the difficult decisions when you die. An essential part of thinking through it all includes planning your...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jun 7, 2021 | Funeral Prep
When a parent dies, it can feel like a foundational structure in your life has suddenly disappeared. In addition, the overwhelming emotional stress can make it challenging to think about what needs to happen next. However, armed with a checklist, you can gradually and...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jun 3, 2021 | Funeral Prep, Grief
You may wonder what to say when someone dies. If you are attending a funeral, you want your words to comfort the family. What can you say to help ease their pain? Is there a magic combination of words or phrases that will make a difference for them as they struggle...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 25, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan, Traditional Burial
The word “funeral,” often evokes images of black umbrellas, teary faces, or somberly garbed family. You might also imagine a wake or visitation of the body. However, a “celebration of life” is a relatively new term that has gained popularity in recent...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 11, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
Your life is unique, and your end-of-life celebration should reflect who you are. Let’s look at how you can preplan a funeral for yourself or a loved one who would like your help thinking through this emotionally challenging task. If you’re ready to make a plan now,...