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Techniques for Handling Challenging Anniversaries after a Death

An anniversary is an important milestone and people celebrate different kinds of anniversaries - it could be the day you met that special someone, got engaged, married etc. These events are a way o...
By David Tindall
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

How Can I Explain The Concept of Death to my Children?

Talking about death is always hard, but it is especially difficult if children are involved in the conversation. Death in the family can awaken a child’s curiosity, which is challenging for parents...
By David Tindall
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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Benefits of Planning Your Funeral While You’re Still Alive

It’s never an easy task to talk about death and most people don’t proactively start a conversation with their family on this matter. But the trend is now undergoing a slow change and we at Tindall ...
By David Tindall
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

How to Choose the Final Resting Place after Cremation

Many people choose to be cremated with or without traditional funeral services. After the body is cremated, the loved ones left behind need to decide the final resting place of these remains. At Ti...
By David Tindall
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Qualities to Look for In a Good Funeral Home

The death of a loved one and planning of the service can be extremely stressful and trying for the people directly involved in it. Sometimes, what adds to the stress is the fact that people want to...
By David Tindall
In Our Blogs
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The Importance of Saying Good-Bye

If a loved one is dying, most adults aren’t sure what they should talk about with that person. Ironically, most people that are dying and know it don’t expect much more than some reassurance, love ...
By David Tindall
In Our Blogs
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

3 Steps To Survive the Holidays While Grieving

The holidays can be very stressful for people who have just experienced a loss. This is a time of joy and celebration, and people in mourning are usually not inclined to celebrate anything. Holiday...
By David Tindall
In Our Blogs
Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Previous Posts

What To Do When Your Head Doesn't Know What Your Heart Feels

The death of someone we deeply love can send our minds and spirit into conflict. Though our hearts are in mourning, our head seeks to make sense of this jarring new reality. Rational thought tells...

Does A Funeral Service Have To Be Held In A Funeral Home Or Church?

Traditionally, funeral services have been held in funeral homes or churches, providing a formal setting for family and friends to pay their respects to the deceased and offer support to grieving lo...

What To Do When Your Head Doesn't Know What Your Heart Feels

The death of someone we deeply love can send our minds and spirit into conflict. Though our heartaches in mourning, our head seeks to make sense of this jarring new reality. Rational thought tells...

Life Choices To Put On Hold While Grieving

Grieving the loss of a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience that can profoundly impact various facets of life. During this period, it's common to reassess priorities and recognize lif...

Why Are Burial Vaults Required In Cemeteries?

Burial vaults, often called outer burial containers or grave liners, are a common requirement in many cemeteries. Their presence may seem like an unnecessary expense to some, and they wonder- Why A...

How Long It Takes To Receive The Ashes After Cremation

The passing of a loved one is a difficult time, and arrangements following their departure involve various procedures, including cremation. We at Tindall Funeral Home have seen that once a person h...

How to Cope When a Loved One is Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness

Knowing how to cope when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness is emotionally challenging and distressing for the family. At Tindall Funeral Home, we know that coping with such news requ...