Hearses have long been an ominous, yet solemn presence driving along city streets and country roads. The slow progression along the route to the funeral site demands respect as other drivers give way to the hearse and its parade of mourners. This vehicle has an interesting history that not many people are aware of. The … Read more
It can be difficult to find the right words to express to someone who’s grieving. Their relative may have been diagnosed with serious illness or died, and you want to express your condolences without upsetting them with the wrong words. Writing a sympathy card doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. Here are five tips … Read more
Eastwood Country Club Sit back, relax, and imagine. It’s August 3, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas. You just finished a hard day’s work at the Atkinson Candy Company and you are ready to unwind. You head home, put on a clean suit, hop in your Ford pickup and find yourself driving down St. Hedwig Road. … Read more
6 Reasons Why You Should Pre-Plan Your Funeral 1.) Make your funeral more personal. You are a special and unique person, you have made your mark on the world and the people close to you. Your funeral is a celebration of your life. Who better to plan it than you? Pre-planning your funeral gives you … Read more
Grandparents Day is a wonderful holiday, meant to honor grandparents and help to strengthen intergenerational bonds. For some, though, it’s a reminder of loss, and a time of sadness. It’s not unusual for a child to lose a grandparent, but what about when the loss goes the other way? Grieving grandparents are often overlooked, but … Read more
