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Do Some Women Serve As Pall Bearers At A Funeral?
Conventionally, you will see men as pallbearers. However, women can also serve as pallbearers at a funeral. It depends on who volunteers for it and whether all the family members are on board with ...
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
4 Unique Funeral and Burial Customs around the World
When it comes to burials and related rituals, each community has certain practices, some of which are centuries old. We at Arbutus Funeral Service are a credible and well-established funeral home t...
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Should Your Child Attend a Funeral?
Most parents prefer not to expose their children to the unpleasant realities of life, such as death and funerals. They fear that they will upset or stress their children in some way. However, many ...
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Irrevocable Pre-Need Arrangements
A pre-need arrangement or funeral services package is essentially a pre-paid agreement between an individual and a funeral home like us at Arbutus Funeral Service. It contains details of all the fu...
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Importance Of A Funeral Procession
Long rows of slow-moving vehicles, enormous crowds, and renowned individuals come to mind when thinking about funeral processions. However, many people follow this practice during a conventional fu...
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Monday, May 31, 2021
Meaningful Gift Ideas for Someone Who Has Recently Lost Someone
Some of the greatest gifts you can offer a mourning friend are your companionship, love, and presence. If someone close to you has recently lost a loved one, you can assist them by being present&nb...
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Friday, May 14, 2021
How to Write a Condolence Letter
People send condolence letters when they can't attend a funeral service or personally visit the mourning family to express their condolences. At Arbutus Funeral Service, we feel this is a...
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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How To Plan A Meaningful Memorial Service
When the family of the deceased gathers to pay their respects at a funeral service, it’s a way of showing respect. This activity serves as a source of consolation and solace for the mourners. A sea...
Creating New Family Traditions After A Loss
The death of a loved one can disrupt your family's structure. After the loss of a family member, small routines and traditions that formerly existed become painful. At Arbutus Funeral Service, we b...
A Complete Understanding of Funeral Pricing
Funerals can be expensive, particularly if you want personalized services. Many people don't know what's included in funeral costs. At Arbutus Funeral Service, we have seen that often they pic...
Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
Pets are some of our most faithful and loyal companions. They offer comfort, support, and unconditional love, which is why losing them can be a heartbreaking experience. At Arbutus Funeral Service,...
How Do You Say Good-Bye?
When you lose a loved one, saying goodbye is never easy. Even if you had a sufficient amount of time and were aware that a person was ailing or dying, bidding adieu is difficult. In addition, ...
Scattering Ashes At Sea
After the cremation process, the funeral home will give you your loved one’s ashes and you have the option to either place them in an urn in a columbarium or in your home. Alternatively, you can bu...
The Importance Of A Cemetery To Our Community
Human beings have been building cemeteries for centuries and most of these places have been an important part of their community. Cemeteries many have a spooky reputation due to their portrayal in ...
