Community Focus: Bea Gaddy's 36th Annual "Thanks for Giving Campaign"

A repast or reception is an important part of the funeral process. By bringing everyone together in a less formal atmosphere, it provides a wonderful opportunity for guests to express their sympath...

Depression is a common but serious medical illness. It negatively impacts sufferers’ emotions, thinking, and behavior and can strike anyone, at any time. While depression is more openly acknowledge...

More American seniors are aging in place than ever before. Driven by a rapidly-growing elder population largely comprised of Baby Boomers, today’s seniors are enjoying far more active, vibrant life...

When Patrice’s mother passed away suddenly, she was shell-shocked. “I had just taken Mom to church and out to lunch. I never could have imagined that she’d be gone just hours later.” Patrice and h...

While being a caregiver can be very rewarding, it also involves many stressors. You may feel helpless in a situation that’s out of your control, physically exhausted from demanding daily tasks, and...

Older adults have unique healthcare needs. The majority of older adults has more than one chronic disease and takes multiple medications. Diminished eyesight and hearing, loss of balance and impair...

If you’re planning a funeral service for a veteran, there are a number of valuable benefits that may be available to you. These benefits are not provided automatically and must be requested, typica...

We accumulate more than just our possessions over a lifetime. If you want to leave something more lasting and meaningful than material wealth, consider writing a legacy letter. Creating a legacy ...

No one wants to spend their golden years worrying about money. Yet, having a significant amount of retirement savings stashed away just isn’t a reality for many Americans. An estimated 21% of mar...

Selecting a casket for your loved one can feel overwhelming. It’s one of the first major decisions you will need to make following your loved one’s death. In addition to feeling numbness or grief, ...