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Is My Mother Entitled To A Survivor’s Pension After My Dad’s Death?

Family members of veterans often inquire about a possible survivor's pension at Tindall Funeral Home. About The Survivor’s Pension Plan If your father received a monthly pension from the VA Survi...
By David Tindall
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Thursday, August 11, 2022

How Do You Say Goodbye?

When someone dear to you dies, it is difficult to say goodbye. It might be difficult to accept your loss and go on. Healing requires time, but there is no predetermined timeframe for this process. ...
By David Tindall
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Friday, July 29, 2022

How A Celebrant Helps A Family Heal

A family member's passing can be difficult and stressful for everyone. Managing your emotions while planning for a memorial service may be difficult. Consequently, people often experience mental di...
By David Tindall
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Friday, July 29, 2022

How Much Does A Cremation Urn Cost?

Many people now opt for cremation rather than burials for various reasons including preference, eco-friendly option, and its cost-effectiveness. After cremation, the cremains or ashes are handed ov...
By David Tindall
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Thursday, June 30, 2022

How A Pet's Death Affects Other Pets

It suffices to say that losing a pet is devastating for you and your household. But what about your family's non-human members? It is well-established that animals can experience sadness and loss, ...
By David Tindall
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Do You Still Have to Wear Black to a Funeral or Memorial?

If you've never been to a funeral before, figuring out what to wear can be challenging. You want to disrespect the departed and their family, yet you also need to be well dressed. T-shirts and jean...
By David Tindall
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Monday, May 30, 2022

Coping With An Unexpected Death

Sudden death may be devastating for the decedent's friends and family. It leaves behind a feeling of disbelief, which gradually turns into regret, sorrow, irritation, and other emotions. Since ever...
By David Tindall
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Can I Scatter Cremated Remains On My Own Property?

As more individuals choose cremation as their disposition method, the cremation rate in the country is quickly rising. According to Statista, America’s average cremation rate was 56.1% in 2020 and ...

Can I Rent A Casket For A Ceremony/Gathering Before Cremation?

As funeral prices continue to escalate, there are times when families look for cost-cutting measures. The casket is one of the most expensive components of traditional funerals. Even if the family ...

Do I Have To Use A Burial Vault For Burial?

Numerous bereaved people choose to bury their dear one's ashes in graves. However, as we have seen at Tindall Funeral Home, many individuals have no idea that they'll need to buy a burial vault. B...

Dealing with Unresolved Grief

For the majority of us, mourning is a period of sadness and discomfort that progressively subsides as we come to terms with our experience and move forward. Grief is the feeling of reaching for som...

Can I “Split” Cremated Remains Into More Than One Urn?

Do you need to split the remains of a deceased loved one? You certainly can! There are several regulations governing ash spreading, but none governing ash division. Following a loved one's crematio...

Are All Caskets The Same Size?

At Tindall Funeral Home, most clients question whether all caskets are of the same dimension. The answer to it is no. A standard-sized one would generally work fine should you need it for a decease...

Ambiguous Grief And How To Deal With It

Human beings are capable of experiencing sadness in various ways and for different causes. The most easily understood type of grief is induced by losing a loved one. Death is final; those grieving ...