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Sinai Hospital Creates a Family Space with Support from Vaughn Greene Funeral Services

  "Vaughn Greene Funeral Service generously donated support to Sinai Hospital to create a warm and welcoming space for family members to grieve the loss of a loved one. Within our service d...
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Thursday, June 11, 2020

What to Say (and Not Say) to Those Who are Grieving a COVID-19 Loss

The COVID-19 pandemic is robbing us of many things. Chief among them is physical connection while social distancing measures remain in place. Although hugs are sidelined and public funerals are not...
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

How to Safely Express Your Sympathy During COVID-19

When you can’t be physically present with a grieving loved one, you can still offer comfort from afar.  While restrictions on gatherings remain in place and society encouraged to stay home a...
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Sunday, May 24, 2020

Do You Know the Rules of Written Condolence Etiquette?

A condolence note can be great source of comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This simple gesture shows your concern and lets the bereaved know they are in your thoughts. Fi...
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Thursday, May 21, 2020

May 15, 2020: Operations Update

At Vaughn Greene Funeral Services, we understand that the Coronavirus has impacted many families. These unprecedented times have influenced how we live, the ways that we grieve, and the traditions...
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Friday, May 15, 2020

Seven Ways to Cope with Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

For most of us, COVID-19 upended our routines and demanded that we quickly adapt to a “new normal”. Social distancing is a vital part of the strategy to deter the spread of the disease but it can e...
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Sunday, May 10, 2020

Seven Good Reasons to Plan Your Funeral Now

Talking about death tends to make us uncomfortable. But since it’s inevitable for everyone, we believe that planning a funeral in advance is a wise thing to do. Did you know that family members a...
By VGFS
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Sunday, April 26, 2020

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