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5 Things You’ll Need When Making Arrangements at Funeral Homes

When you’re preparing to take a trip down to one of the funeral homes in Rockford, IL to make funeral arrangements for a loved one, you might be confused about what you need to bring. As a result, some people don’t end up bringing anything at all and others bring way more than they need. […]

Grief resources are included in the cremation services offered in Rockford, IL. One of the side effects of grief is being unable to think clearly for an extended period of time after a loved one has died. This is normal and it can be navigated through, but it can be disconcerting while it’s happening. This […]

Before most funerals at funeral homes in Rockford, IL, there is a process that our loved ones go through as they make their passage toward death. It’s helpful to understand what the general stages of this process are so that we can be there for our loved ones all the way to their last breath. […]

After cremation as part of the cremation services offered in Rockford, IL, financial matters of a deceased spouse will need to be handled by the surviving spouse. One element of this financial picture is life insurance payouts – if you don’t have life insurance, please consider it to give your spouse some financial security when […]

Before funerals at funeral homes in Rockford, IL, as ailing loved ones draw closer to death, family members are often reluctant to share the information they’ve received from medical staff with their loved one. The intent behind this is not malice. Instead, the family is trying to shelter the person who is dying from the […]