While traditional funerals have been held for thousands of years, a newer service is starting to be held more and more. Celebration of life services are a newer event and are gaining popularity. These services are much more upbeat events and many families are choosing this service to honor their lost loved one. If you […]

Funeral favors have been a tradition with funerals for many years, These tokens of appreciation are handed out to the guests and serve as a keepsake as well as a thank you for attending. Many times you will see these favors being prayer cards as this is a commonly chosen item. However, directors of funeral […]

Take a walk in any cemetery and you will see a plethora of headstone types, styles, and designs. These important markers not only identify who is as rest there but also serve as a tribute and a way to honor that person. Because of this, families take great care in selecting the perfect headstone for […]

Planning an outdoor funeral service can provide a beautiful and peaceful setting. This is especially true if the service is taking place in a garden, park, or another nature-protected area. While planning an outdoor funeral has all of the same elements as an indoor funeral, there are some special considerations to take into account with […]

Every industry has its own vocabulary and jargon, and the funeral industry is no different. If you have not had to plan a funeral before, some of this vocabulary can make it difficult to understand the process and what needs to be done. As directors of funeral homes in Barrington, IL  we understand this can […]