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...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Funeral Prep, News
This column by Carolyn Hax appeared in the Washington Post on March 5, 2010. Consider others’ needs in planning mother’s funeral Dear Carolyn: My mother has Stage 4 breast cancer and is near death. My family has begun to discuss funeral arrangements. Having...
