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Funeral Etiquette: Providing Comfort in Difficult Times
Life celebrations are intended to comfort those grieving the loss of a loved one. After experiencing a loss, many people feel lonely and isolated, and …
The Families of Spicer-Mullikin: A Service Timeline
If I had to describe Spicer-Mullikin in one word, it would be Families – from the many we serve, to the close-knit group of people …
Qualities of Exceptional Funeral Directors
A funeral service can be one of the most emotionally-trying experiences someone undergoes during their lifetime. Having a funeral director beside you every step of …
Pre-Planning A Funeral: Why Some Consider It A ‘Gift’
Death and dying are not topics that most people can discuss easily. It means we have to face the inevitable: that someone we love will …
Supporting STEM Education
As part of our community education and outreach initiative, Spicer-Mullikin created a special course for high schools students about how STEM education plays a role …
“You Will Never Be Forgotten”
The gleaming work of art that brightens a wall at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery is called the Tree of Life. It’s six feet high …
Therapy Dogs Boost Spirits of Those Who Mourn
There’s something about a friendly dog that can lift your spirits. Whether it’s their gentleness, their playfulness or just petting their fur, dogs make for …
Do Celebrities Pre-Plan Their Funerals?
Whether they’re hitting the Red Carpet or perfecting a book or a song, celebrities, such as athletes, actors, writers and singers, plan their careers with …
Traditions of Presidential Funerals
Patriotism & Presidential. Two words that in the funeral industry are momentous. Have you ever thought about what goes into planning a president funeral? From …
Mother’s Day Grief – A Unique Sadness
The celebration of Mother’s Day may be one of the toughest days to handle for anyone who has lost their mother – or a child. …