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Six Helpful Tips for Understanding Veteran Funeral Services

Fully understanding veteran funeral services and benefits often requires guidance from experienced funeral professionals. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces make tremendous personal sacrifices to pr...
By VGFS
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Monday, July 3, 2023

Eight Common Sources of Food Poisoning that Might Surprise You

In the heat of summer, the conditions are right for an increased risk of food poisoning. Cases of foodborne illness soar in the summer. Although items such as raw meat, raw and undercooked fish, a...
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Monday, June 19, 2023

Bereaved? Funeral Providers Are There with the Emotional Support You Need

We all need emotional support when we are grieving. Funeral providers are there to offer compassionate care. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a challenging and emotional journey. The grievi...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Monday, June 12, 2023

Most Common Male Mental Health Disorders To Look Out For

  As we celebrate all the men in our lives this Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to identify how we can support men and their mental health.  According to the Nationa...
By VGFS
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Monday, June 12, 2023

Saying Goodbye: Six Things to Know and Do When a Loved One is Passing Away

Saying goodbye to a loved one passing away is undeniably hard, but your reassurance can help you both find peace. While final farewells are never easy, there are things you can do to ease the pain...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Monday, June 5, 2023

What Should You Do with Your Departed Loved One's Belongings?

When you are bereaved, sorting through your loved one’s belongings can be especially challenging. Losing a beloved family member or friend is one of life’s most difficult trials. There are many de...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Saturday, May 13, 2023

Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community, How Far Have We Come?

The US Department of Health & Human Services reports that African American adults are 20 percent more likely to report serious mental health distress than their white adult counterparts. Wit...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Thursday, May 11, 2023

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