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The loss of a loved one is life's most troubling events. Many times, a family

Our Thanatology lending library

member has particular difficulty coping with grief and bereavement. Everyone mourns differently and grieving helps to heal after a loss. When you or someone you love needs help dealing with the death of a loved one, we can help.

Personal Assistance

With so many important decisions to make, how do you make the right choices? We offer a helping hand by putting you in touch with the specialists and services that can make the process less confusing and worrisome for you and your family. Whether it's evaluating legal issues or medical insurance, reviewing finances or moving and sorting through possessions, we can work with you to find professionals who can provide the assistance you require. We can even come to your home. Then, we can connect you with the appropriate professionals and services to help and guide you. You can schedule an appointment to evaluate what services suit your specific needs.

Thanatology Library

We offer a 1000-volume Thanatology lending library with extensive materials on important topics related to grief, care of the aging, hospice, death, and dying.

For over 177 years, our family has been here for you...before, during, and after the funeral.