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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 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 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 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 don't want to disrespect the departed and their family, yet you also need to be well dressed. T-shirts an...
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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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...