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Welcome to our blog. Here we will share information with you on topics ranging from cremation and funeral planning to grief support and positive living.

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Understanding Social Security Benefits After a Loved One’s Passing

The death of a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience, often compounded by the financial uncertainty that follows. However, Social Security benefits can provide crucial financial support to help surviving family members navigate this difficult time

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preplanning a Funeral

When it comes to planning a funeral, many people have questions about what it entails and how to go about it

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Honoring a loved one on their death anniversary

The anniversary of a loved one’s death is a poignant reminder of their absence, but it also provides an opportunity to celebrate their life and legacy.

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Honoring a Lost Loved One at Your Wedding

A wedding is a joyous celebration of love and union, but it can also be bittersweet when a beloved family member or friend is no longer with us to share in the moment

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Memorial Day Flowers and Their Meaning

Memorial Day, a day of remembrance and gratitude, is a time when we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

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Burial vs. Cremation: Exploring the Pros and Cons of End-of-Life Choices

Making decisions about end-of-life arrangements can be a deeply personal and emotional process. Among the most significant decisions individuals and families face is whether to opt for burial or cremation

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Embracing tradition in a digital age: The role of technology in funerals

In an era defined by technological innovation, it's no surprise that even the most traditional aspects of life, such as funerals, are undergoing a digital transformation.

Read

Embracing life by embracing death: understanding the death positive movement

Death, despite being the one certainty in life, remains one of the most taboo topics in many societies.

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What to do with a loved one's Facebook account after they've passed away

Learn ways you can memorialize your loved ones Facebook account.

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Honoring pets after loss

While our furry friends are only here for a short time, the impact they have on our lives is monumental. While our pets can’t have funerals like humans, there are still many ways we can honor them after they pass.

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Grief and guilt

Grief is an inevitable and deeply personal journey that we all experience at some point in our lives. Amidst this, there is one emotion that often creeps in unexpectedly: guilt.

Read

Post-holiday blues

Loneliness, loss, stress and financial strain are all reasons to feel anything but comfort and joy this season. Here are some tips for combatting the Holiday blues.

Read

Starting a New Year after a loss

When you’ve lost a loved one, the new year can evoke a whirlwind of emotions. Here are some tips to get you into the new year.

Read

You are invited to our Holiday Remembrance Service

We invite you and your family to join us for our annual Holiday Remembrance Service and pay tribute to loved ones no longer with us.

Read

Fall Clean-Up Day is fast approaching

Our annual Fall Clean-Up Day is almost hear. Here's what you need to know.

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October 30 is National Plan a Funeral Day

Here we share some of the benefits to making a plan ahead of time for future funeral or cremation needs.

Read

We hope you will join us at the Concert in the Park!

Please join us Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Parking is available near the Sixth Avenue entrance.

Read

How cemetery markers are made

Just as every life is unique, each cemetery marker we provide is also unique. Our markers and monuments are custom-made to order by skilled craftsmen and women.

Read

Join us for a preplanning workshop

When you plan cemetery arrangements ahead of time, you gain peace of mind for yourself and your family.

Read

Create a family time capsule

Time capsules are a wonderful way of preserving and keeping family traditions alive

Read

8 Listening Do’s and Don’ts When Someone is Grieving

Tips on how to listen to those who have experienced a loss.

Read

The Memorial Park Pavilion

Our pavilion provides a covered, easily-accessible space for committal ceremonies.

Read

Memorial Day

Here's a rundown of events at our cemetery this Memorial Day weekend.

Read

Grief and Gratitude

Can we grieve while still feeling gratitude for the goodness in our lives? Finding gratitude in our everyday lives can help us cope with a loss.

Read

Decorating a loved one's grave is easy with our with our flower program

We can help you honor your loved ones year-round with beautiful silk flower arrangements. Ordering is easy and our staff will place your flowers.

Read

Our Benefits

Learn more about our benefits, including health, dental, retirement and more!

Read

A quick reminder about our decorations policy

In order to maintain our cemetery in a manner that you can be proud of, and to ensure the safety of visitors and groundskeepers, we have established regulations concerning decorations.

Read

Holiday Remembrance Ceremony

We hope you will join us Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m.

Read

Plant a Living Memorial

A memorial tree at our cemetery is a lasting, living memorial to your loved one.

Read

The Memorial Park mausoleum: an excellent choice for burial.

Learn more about above-ground burial in our mausoleum.

Read

Watch the construction of our Cremation Garden

Here's a time-lapse video of the construction process.

Read

Cremation Garden: Now Open

This new section of our cemetery offers over a dozen memorial options.

Read

Cemetery Records Update

Periodically, we ask families to update their records with our office. What is that all about?

Read

Memorial Day Ceremony

Please join us Monday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. in the Serve & Protect Garden, near the Gage Blvd. entrance.

Read

Monument Square

Surrounded by roads and sidewalks, Monument Square is easy for visitors to find and access.

Read

Bronze Flower Vases

These permanent memorials make an excellent addition to any marker or monument.

Read

The Garden of the Apostles

This popular garden offers sweeping views and sheltering trees.

Read

The Octagon Columbarium

The Octagon Columbarium provides cremation niches in a beautiful spot in the cemetery.

Read

A quick update on construction progress at our new Cremation Garden

The new Cremation Garden is taking shape at Memorial Park

Read

Perpetual care funds ensure safety during winter months at Memorial Park

Memorial Park is endowed with a irrevocable perpetual care trust that provides for upkeep in the winter months.

Read

Engravable pavers at our Memorial Plaza

A lasting memorial in a special spot.

Read

Lawn crypts - an economical burial option

Learn all about lawn crypt burial here.

Read

A quick guide to cemetery decorations

Here we explain the decoration guidelines that help our cemetery remain a beautiful place for all our visitors.

Read

Is our mausoleum the right choice for you?

Many families are surprised to learn how mausoleum interment compares to other options.

Read

See you at the Concert in the Park!

We hope you will join us Sunday, September 19 at 2 p.m. for our Concert in the Park!

Read

Create an enduring tribute through our Living Memorial Program

Plant a tree in your loved one's honor at our cemetery.

Read

The Serve & Protect Garden honors our military and civil servicemen & women

Burial and cremation options are available in the garden.

Read

Perpetual care funds ensure the future beauty of Memorial Park

Memorial Park is endowed with a irrevocable perpetual care trust that provides for the future beauty of the cemetery.

Read

The Wall of Memories & Garden of Prayer

The Wall of Memories and Garden of Prayer provide unique opportunities for cremation memorialization.

Read

Why advance planning for cemetery needs is smart

Planning ahead for future cemetery needs takes the burden from your loved ones and gives you peace of mind.

Read

Memorial Day weekend activities at Memorial Park Cemetery

We hope you will join us on Memorial Day weekend.

Read

Coming soon: our new Cremation Garden

Families who choose cremation will have many more options at Memorial Park this summer.

Read

Creating a memorial garden that lasts for generations

If your loved one was a gardener, transplanting some of their plants to your own garden can help honor their memory.

Read

9 DIY Projects to Remember Your Loved One

Here are some DIY memorial keepsake projects to help you honor the memory of a loved one.

Read

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Understanding Social Security Benefits After a Loved One’s Passing

Frequently Asked Questions About Preplanning a Funeral

When it comes to planning a funeral, many people have questions about what it entails and how to go about it

Honoring a loved one on their death anniversary

The anniversary of a loved one’s death is a poignant reminder of their absence, but it also provides an opportunity to celebrate their life and legacy.

Honoring a Lost Loved One at Your Wedding

A wedding is a joyous celebration of love and union, but it can also be bittersweet when a beloved family member or friend is no longer with us to share in the moment

Memorial Day Flowers and Their Meaning

Memorial Day, a day of remembrance and gratitude, is a time when we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

Burial vs. Cremation: Exploring the Pros and Cons of End-of-Life Choices

Embracing tradition in a digital age: The role of technology in funerals

In an era defined by technological innovation, it's no surprise that even the most traditional aspects of life, such as funerals, are undergoing a digital transformation.

Embracing life by embracing death: understanding the death positive movement

Death, despite being the one certainty in life, remains one of the most taboo topics in many societies.

What to do with a loved one's Facebook account after they've passed away

Learn ways you can memorialize your loved ones Facebook account.

Honoring pets after loss

Grief and guilt

Grief is an inevitable and deeply personal journey that we all experience at some point in our lives. Amidst this, there is one emotion that often creeps in unexpectedly: guilt.

Post-holiday blues

Loneliness, loss, stress and financial strain are all reasons to feel anything but comfort and joy this season. Here are some tips for combatting the Holiday blues.

Starting a New Year after a loss

When you’ve lost a loved one, the new year can evoke a whirlwind of emotions. Here are some tips to get you into the new year.

You are invited to our Holiday Remembrance Service

We invite you and your family to join us for our annual Holiday Remembrance Service and pay tribute to loved ones no longer with us.

Fall Clean-Up Day is fast approaching

Our annual Fall Clean-Up Day is almost hear. Here's what you need to know.

October 30 is National Plan a Funeral Day

Here we share some of the benefits to making a plan ahead of time for future funeral or cremation needs.

We hope you will join us at the Concert in the Park!

Please join us Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Parking is available near the Sixth Avenue entrance.

How cemetery markers are made

Just as every life is unique, each cemetery marker we provide is also unique. Our markers and monuments are custom-made to order by skilled craftsmen and women.

Join us for a preplanning workshop

When you plan cemetery arrangements ahead of time, you gain peace of mind for yourself and your family.

Create a family time capsule

Time capsules are a wonderful way of preserving and keeping family traditions alive

8 Listening Do’s and Don’ts When Someone is Grieving

Tips on how to listen to those who have experienced a loss.

The Memorial Park Pavilion

Our pavilion provides a covered, easily-accessible space for committal ceremonies.

Memorial Day

Here's a rundown of events at our cemetery this Memorial Day weekend.

Grief and Gratitude

Can we grieve while still feeling gratitude for the goodness in our lives? Finding gratitude in our everyday lives can help us cope with a loss.

Decorating a loved one's grave is easy with our with our flower program

We can help you honor your loved ones year-round with beautiful silk flower arrangements. Ordering is easy and our staff will place your flowers.

Our Benefits

Learn more about our benefits, including health, dental, retirement and more!

A quick reminder about our decorations policy

In order to maintain our cemetery in a manner that you can be proud of, and to ensure the safety of visitors and groundskeepers, we have established regulations concerning decorations.

Holiday Remembrance Ceremony

We hope you will join us Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m.

Plant a Living Memorial

A memorial tree at our cemetery is a lasting, living memorial to your loved one.

The Memorial Park mausoleum: an excellent choice for burial.

Learn more about above-ground burial in our mausoleum.

Watch the construction of our Cremation Garden

Here's a time-lapse video of the construction process.

Cremation Garden: Now Open

This new section of our cemetery offers over a dozen memorial options.

Cemetery Records Update

Periodically, we ask families to update their records with our office. What is that all about?

Memorial Day Ceremony

Please join us Monday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. in the Serve & Protect Garden, near the Gage Blvd. entrance.

Monument Square

Surrounded by roads and sidewalks, Monument Square is easy for visitors to find and access.

Bronze Flower Vases

These permanent memorials make an excellent addition to any marker or monument.

The Garden of the Apostles

This popular garden offers sweeping views and sheltering trees.

The Octagon Columbarium

The Octagon Columbarium provides cremation niches in a beautiful spot in the cemetery.

A quick update on construction progress at our new Cremation Garden

The new Cremation Garden is taking shape at Memorial Park

Perpetual care funds ensure safety during winter months at Memorial Park

Memorial Park is endowed with a irrevocable perpetual care trust that provides for upkeep in the winter months.

Engravable pavers at our Memorial Plaza

A lasting memorial in a special spot.

Lawn crypts - an economical burial option

Learn all about lawn crypt burial here.

A quick guide to cemetery decorations

Here we explain the decoration guidelines that help our cemetery remain a beautiful place for all our visitors.

Is our mausoleum the right choice for you?

Many families are surprised to learn how mausoleum interment compares to other options.

See you at the Concert in the Park!

We hope you will join us Sunday, September 19 at 2 p.m. for our Concert in the Park!

Create an enduring tribute through our Living Memorial Program

Plant a tree in your loved one's honor at our cemetery.

The Serve & Protect Garden honors our military and civil servicemen & women

Burial and cremation options are available in the garden.

Perpetual care funds ensure the future beauty of Memorial Park

Memorial Park is endowed with a irrevocable perpetual care trust that provides for the future beauty of the cemetery.

The Wall of Memories & Garden of Prayer

The Wall of Memories and Garden of Prayer provide unique opportunities for cremation memorialization.

Why advance planning for cemetery needs is smart

Planning ahead for future cemetery needs takes the burden from your loved ones and gives you peace of mind.

Memorial Day weekend activities at Memorial Park Cemetery

We hope you will join us on Memorial Day weekend.

Coming soon: our new Cremation Garden

Families who choose cremation will have many more options at Memorial Park this summer.

Creating a memorial garden that lasts for generations

If your loved one was a gardener, transplanting some of their plants to your own garden can help honor their memory.

9 DIY Projects to Remember Your Loved One

Here are some DIY memorial keepsake projects to help you honor the memory of a loved one.

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