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Eight Important Considerations for Young Children at Funerals

Losing a loved one impacts everyone who cherished the departed. If you are planning a funeral or memorial service, you may need to decide whether or not young children should attend. Grieving fam...
By VGFS
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Do You Know the Many Advantages of Pre-Paying a Funeral?

Making funeral arrangements is never an easy thing to do. When a loved one passes away without leaving behind any instructions, it can make planning their funeral even more challenging for surviv...
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Friday, June 18, 2021

Developing Your Legacy: How Do You Want to be Remembered?

When we pass on, we are remembered by the imprint we have etched into the minds and hearts of others. Our legacies are made up of a combination of successes, failures, contributions, life lessons...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Is a Senior Living Community Right for You? Consider These Important Benefits

Are you considering downsizing for retirement? If you foresee your current home becoming a challenge to maintain or not meeting your needs as you age, you might consider making the move to a seni...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Sunday, May 23, 2021

Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Civilians & Veterans with Trauma and PTSD

We hope you will join us May 19th at 4pm for this virtual event! We have invited Leslie Holley, MA, LCPC, NCC, and certified counselor with Healing Circle, to lead us in an online presentation. ...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Touching Ways to Honor Your Departed Veteran this Memorial Day

America’s military heroes make tremendous sacrifices for our country. They deserve our deepest gratitude and respect, even after they have passed on. As Memorial Day approaches, we are reminded ...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Monday, May 17, 2021

The Most Common Types of Funeral Services: Five Indispensable Guidelines You Need to Know

Whether you are pre-planning your own funeral or that of a loved one, there are many decisions to be made. You may never have given it much thought before, but funeral services come in a wide var...
By VGFS
In News & Events
Sunday, May 16, 2021

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