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Music offers emotional healing when honoring the life of a loved one. Plan a celebration of life/funeral with music taking the lead. Tips in this week’s blog. https://hubs.li/H0yH2YR0
The beauty of Thanksgiving is the simplicity of just giving thanks for all your blessings. Click your way to the blog and be inspired. https://hubs.li/H0yH2YQ0
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It’s more important than ever to support local businesses.
Stay safe and stay local so we can keep our community’s businesses open.
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Part of caring for our families is taking the proper precautions to keep them healthy.
We will continue to adhere to all safety measures as we serve our community.
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Whatever your plans are, we hope they bring you relief and joy in this time of uncertainty.
Honoring a loved one during the holiday can be done. The key is preparing and keeping joy at the forefront. Read more in this week’s blog. https://hubs.li/H0C98Js0
Robert Bob Nolte
Passing down traditions can preserve the memories of a loved one gone. Read more in this week’s blog. Click below. https://hubs.li/H0C9skz0
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With a kiss and a hug a new year is here. How will you choose to welcome the unknown that will come? This week’s blog gives the chance to think about your options. https://hubs.li/H0C98Jy0
Another year is upon us. What will 2021 bring? Are you ready to receive those changes? Read more in this week’s blog when you follow the link. https://hubs.li/H0C98Jx0
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In the midst of a loss, there can be joy in memories. Honor your loved one at Christmas and keep the joy. Read our blog and find that joy. https://hubs.li/H0C98Jv0
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It will be interesting to see the changes in resolutions for 2021. After an unprecedented 2020, attitudes and priorities have changed. More discussion in the blog. https://hubs.li/H0C9wqf0
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What we value in our lives has changed dramatically in the last year. 2021 is certain to continue with the changes. Look at your new year values in this week’s blog. https://hubs.li/H0C98Jz0
Grieving alone is no way to heal a heart. This is why we gather as a group, a family or a country. Click on the link below. https://hubs.li/H0yH1Xt0
He was respected as an athlete. Looked up to as a good human being. The word mourned when his light was dimmed. Read more in our blog by clicking the link. https://hubs.li/H0yH1Xs0
Kobe Bryant was larger than life for so many fans. His impact was felt around the world. Read about the value of public mourning in this week’s blog. https://hubs.li/H0yH1Xr0
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Please join us for a FREE Pre-planning Web seminar on Monday, February 1st at 2pm. After attending the seminar, we will gather your information and send you a free $20 gift card to a local restaurant. Reserve your spot today by clicking the following link: https://info.funeral-preplanning.com/104928-acep-webinar-2/1/21/bissler-and-sons
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God bless the men and women of our police department 💙🙏🏼💙
Kent Police Department
January 16 at 3:11 PM ·
Kent Police were in an officer-involved shooting this morning. We are thankful to report that our courageous and heroic officers suffered relatively minor injuries after being shot by an armed intruder at a Kent residence. Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns today.
Please join us for a FREE Pre-planning Web seminar on Monday, February 1st at 2pm. After attending the seminar, we will gather your information and send you a free $20 gift card to a local restaurant. Reserve your spot today by clicking the following link: https://info.funeral-preplanning.com/104928-acep-webinar-2/1/21/bissler-and-sons
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There are three parts to the Catholic funeral. Read more and learn more about what goes on. Click on the link. https://hubs.li/H0Dymlx0
Not all funeral traditions are the same. In this week’s blog we look at the traditions of the Catholic Church. Click on the link below. https://hubs.li/H0Dymlw0
Ann Bilanych Funeral Service
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Do you know what you can and cannot do as a non-Catholic at a Catholic funeral? Read this week’s blog for instructions on what happens when. https://hubs.li/H0Dynlt0
Please join us for a FREE Pre-planning Web seminar on Monday, February 1st at 2pm. After attending the seminar, we will gather your information and send you a free $20 gift card to a local restaurant. Reserve your spot today by clicking the following link: https://info.funeral-preplanning.com/104928-acep-webinar-2/1/21/bissler-and-sons
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Mrs. Hill
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Memorial Service Sylvia Jones
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Valentines Day may be a little holiday, but it packs a powerful punch. Lighten your heart with these sweet tidbits of history. Click on the link below. https://hubs.li/H0F_xrl0
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In Loving Memory of Mrs. Brenda Dukes
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Memorial Visitation and Services for Mrs. Terry Smith
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A satisfying goodbye is needed when you have lost a loved one. Do not discount a goodbye that includes viewing a body. More discussion on the topic in this week’s blog. https://hubs.li/H0Hb5QG0
Memorial Service for Barbara A. Davis
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