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Being Aware of Grief
June 6th, 2011
A friend recently told me of a coworker of hers who lost a loved one. While some time has passed since their passing, our friend still has his good and bad days.
What kind of signs should I look for so I’ll know what to say or how to act with my friend? There are signs you’ll notice as their day starts and as it goes on:
- How are they walking or standing? What’s their body language?
- Are they talkative or quiet?
- Do they have an appetite?
- Do they seem distracted from their work?
- Did they show up late, take a long lunch or leave early?
- Or are they working long hours–there when you arrive and staying when everybody else goes home?
- Do you notice a change in appearance or attitude?
What should you do or say? Try a few of these:
- Be calm and even toned when you speak to them.
- Try talking about every day things. Share your life and ask about theirs.
- Be supportive if the subject of loss comes up.
- Invite them to coffee or lunch.
- Offer to car pool with them.
Distraction and support are but two ways you can help. By no means, do not try and be a counselor–leave that to professionals.
For more information on grief and grief care, see our blog.
LC
Honoring our Servicemen and Women
May 27th, 2011
Please take a moment this weekend to remember the brave men and women who have served and fought and died defending our freedom.
To all of you, thank you for your service.
To those of you who have lost a loved one in service to our nation, please accept our condolences for your loss and our thanks for their, and your, sacrifice.
We are here to help and to serve the families of our nation’s warriors, specifically those who return to be honored posthumously. For more information please see our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Affordable Cremation
May 25th, 2011
LocalCremation.com offers simple, affordable and dignified cremation and memorial services.
Whether you choose to make the arrangements in our offices, in your home or on line, the pricing and ease of making the arrangements is the same.
Affordable because the price is the same. A simple cremation can also be paired with a customized funeral or memorial service.
Simple in that you can start with the simple cremation and work up to more elaborate and customized services.
Dignified because your loved one is treated with respect and dignity from they time they are put into our care.
For more information please consult our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Loss of a Pet
May 20th, 2011
Losing a pet is difficult. The dogs, cats, birds and other pets we take into our homes become family members. And when they pass away, we lose a member of our close inner circle.
The signs of grief are as if we had lost a spouse, child or parent. We experience the steps of grief and grieve the loss severely in many cases.
Dealing with their final arrangements is like dealing with a funeral for a human. With pets, cremation is many times a more viable option because finding pet cemetery can be difficult.
While LocalCremation.com does not specifically offer pet cremation, we have resources and can advise you on the need. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com.
Honoring Those Who Protect and Serve Our Communities
May 12th, 2011
With the anniversary of 9/11 coming soon and the reminder of the day with the recent death of Osama bin Laden, we remember those who protect and serve our communities each day: firefighters and police officers.
For those who lose their lives in the line of duty or those who die after a long career, cremation and customized memorial services are an option for their burial and funeral.
Cremation is simple, affordable and dignified. Whether you choose to make arrangements online, in our offices or in the comfort of your home, the price is the same. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, LocalCremation.com would be honored to help you during this important time.
For more information please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
Affordable Cremation
May 7th, 2011
Cremation is an affordable alternative to other funeral options. Choose cremation because:
- It is a affordable. Whether the arrangements are made in our office, over the phone, on line or int eh comfort of your home, the price is the same.
- It is simple. Cremation doesn’t have to involve a casket or a service. the whole funeral process can be as simple or customized as you wish for your loved one.
- It is dignified. From the time we take your loved one into our care, they are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
For more information, contact us at www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Memorial Services for Veterans
May 3rd, 2011
LocalCremation.com specializes in memorial services honoring our veterans.
Whether they have served honorably in the past or are a casualty of war, we are here to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, we offer a variety of options to help you honor a life well lived in service to our country.
Our simple, dignified approach is affordable. Whether you choose to make the arrangements in our office, in your home or online, the price is the same.
To learn more, see our Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Cremation in Dallas
April 30th, 2011
LocalCremation.com is the best source of information in Dallas on cremation. We provide simple, dignified and affordable cremation services. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, we are here to help you in this most difficult time in your life or the life of a loved one.
Simple because cremation is the simplest form a funeral service.
Dignified because from the time we receive your loved one, we treat them with dignity and respect. We are here to help you and do our best to make this difficult time as easy as we can.
Affordable because cremation is one of the least cost funeral alternatives. The cost is the same whether you choose to come to our office to make arrangements, choose to make them on line or have one of our memorial professionals meet you in the comfort of your home.
For more information, please visit www.localcremation.com or call 214-343-4040.
Wendell Cox
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New Crematory
April 15th, 2011
We are proud to announce the opening of our newly completed cremation center that houses our second state-of-the-art crematory retort. This new machine adds additional identification procedures requiring our certified crematory operators to scan bar codes before the machine can be operated. Bar codes are assigned to a family’s loved one’s cremation permits and paperwork, then a second scan verifies the bar code assigned when the body is brought to our facility.
Our cremation center also allows for a family to comfortably witness the start of the cremation process in our witnessing room. If for personal or religious reasons a family wishes to start the cremation process they may do so by operating these controls on the interior of the witnessing room.
At Local Cremation our goal is to offer complete cremation service by owning our crematory and personally coming to the home, hospital or nursing home. We keep our expenses low so we can pass on savings to families, while bringing comfort and reassurance to them. For more information please visit www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
We Can Help with the Details
April 13th, 2011
At Local Cremation, we want to help you through one of the most difficult times in your life. This summary of our phone conversation will help you keep details and facts straight, as you make decisions over the course of this challenging time.
Local Cremation is able to provide a high level of personal and quality service to the families we care for because:
- We own and operate a state-of-the-art crematory.
- We personally come to the home, hospital or nursing home and bring your loved one into our care, rather than use a third party mortuary service.
- You can make cremation arrangements in our office, over the internet, or with one of our cremation specialists in your home.
- We can help you put together all the components for a family-led memorial service by providing items like a personalized register book, photo service folders, custom thank you cards, urn, and memorial jewelry.
- We can help you prepare the obituary and picture to place on our website and in any local or out of town newspapers.
- At the time of the arrangement conference, we can provide you with a helpful list of necessary legal and financial transactions that need to be taken care of after a death. The list includes information about social security and veterans benefits, along with local registrar office phone numbers and addresses.
- We can file and obtain certified copies of the Death Certificates. The first copy is $21, and $4 for each additional copy.
- We can provide you with aftercare resources to help you in your grief journey.
At LocalCremation.com we are here to help. We want to be the one you turn to when you need help the most.
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