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As we close out the 125th VFW National Convention, we want to give one final THANK YOU to our sponsors T-Mobile, Bridgestone, Cornerstone Caregiving LLC, Heroes With Hearing Loss, Oracle Health, Philips, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico, LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton, Brown-Forman Brands, CaptionCall by Sorenson, Comcast, EagleRider/EagleShare, electroCore, Fiserv, Grover Gaming, loanDepot, Dignity Memorial, Neptune Society, TruHearing, Veteran Golfers Association, Veterans Evaluation Services, Exchange, Grouper, Lockton Companies, MetLife, StartHearing, Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, Western Governors University! Thank you for supporting America’s military and veteran families!

Neptune Marketing Manager Dennis Norris and Senior Marketing Specialist Megan Hill were at the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW National Convention in Louisville, KY, to meet folks, and one lucky guy, Eric Spurbeck of Tennessee’s Post 5156, won the iPad in our raffle.

We are gonna miss this guy so much.

Bob Newhart, Dean of the Deadpan Delivery, Dies at 94 A former accountant, he became an overnight sensation with the release of a 1960 live comedy album, then starred in a pair of fabled CBS sitcoms.

“I was left with a feeling that because I was not killed by the N***s — because I survived — I had an obligation to make a dent in the world,” Dr. Westheimer once said.

Ruth Westheimer, s*x therapist known to millions as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96 Her frankness on her long-running radio and TV call-in shows made her a go-to guide for tips on lo******ng.

An honor for Neptune to take this great actress into our care. Rest in peace, Ms. Evans.

Actress in 'Gunsmoke' and 'Twilight Zone' Episodes Passes Away: Evans Evans Was 91 Evans Evans also had her breakout role in the 1967 film 'Bonnie and Clyde.'

Neptune Tampa Sales Manager Carolyn Sabaski, Funeral Director Bill McCreary, and Pre-Arrangement Advisor Carrie Turify were on hand to answer questions about Neptune's services at the Chamber Expo at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.

celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, marking a pivotal moment in our path towards equality. Explore the timeline of Juneteenth, as it evolves from grassroots celebrations to becoming a nationally recognized day of freedom and reflection.

For some of us, Father's Day can be tough. It can be healing to listen to others share their experience of losing a dad or husband, and know you're not alone.

If you missed the live webinar on Tuesday, June 11, you can listen anytime to the Fathers & Loss discussion we've co-sponsored with For Grief – and sign up for upcoming events, which are free for everyone, if you wish – at this link.
https://www.forgrief.com/holidays-and-grief-webinars/

REMINDER: Join us tomorrow at 7 p.m. EST for a free, online discussion on Fathers & Loss, in partnership with For Grief. In the virtual event, grief experts will delve into issues around fathers and grief.

Register to listen here, or scan the QR code. https://www.forgrief.com/holidays-and-grief-webinars

Our Neptune Tampa team has been growing – great for us and for the families we serve. The Services and Sales folks, legacy and newcomers, spent an evening out getting to know each other.
Back row: Pre-Arrangement Advisors Dave Navarre and Darren Culbertson, Service Manager Carolyn Sabaski, Funeral Directors Kathy Miller and Yesi Ulloa, Pre-Arrangement Advisor Allison Marie, and FD Bill McCreary. Front row: Office Coordinator Melody Sherman, Funeral Director Lisa Lustig, Pre-Arrangement Advisors Carrie Turify and Janice Hiatt.

In the next of our four-part webinar series Holidays & Grief: Finding a Way Forward, Neptune is partnering with For Grief to present a free, online event on Fathers & Loss. In the virtual discussion, at 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, June 11, grief experts will delve into issues around fathers and grief.
Register to listen here, or scan the QR code. If you register and are unable to attend, a link will be sent to you later so you can listen anytime.
tinyurl.com/dadsandgrief

Grief and the Holidays — For Grief | A New Vision for Grief Support Resources Holidays & Grief: Finding a Way Forward Webinar Series You Are Not AloneThroughout the year, holidays are often about joy and togetherness, but for someone who is grieving, they can be particularly challenging. The absence of a loved one can feel even more pronounced during occasions filled with tra...

For centuries, cremation has been a common practice – spanning as far back as 20,000 years.
Like many other customs, cremation has morphed and adopted various innovations over the years, leading to the modern cremation practices we know today.
Take a look back through time with our graphic that explores the fascinating history of cremation and how it impacts the way we practice cremation in modern times.

It’s not uncommon for funeral homes to keep remains, of both veterans and others, because staff was unable to contact relatives or the deceased had no next of kin.
Years of work and research by Carolyn Arntson and Denise Hatch on the background of nearly 3 dozen US veterans will come to fruition on June 1, during a ceremony at Willamette National Cemetery. They will receive military honors, and there will be guest appearances from local politicians and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The public is invited to attend.

“It will be a way to honor, not just these 34, but the other veterans who have either given their lives or have given their time,” Arntson said.

Two Oregon women spend years sifting through ashes to give veterans a proper burial After noticing many abandoned cremated remains in Portland belonged to veterans, the two volunteers launched a decade-long effort to find them and give them a soldier’s resting place

Our deepest gratitude to all who have served.

"My mother is the single biggest role model in my life, but that term doesn't seem to encompass enough. She was the love of my life."
– Mindy Kaling

For all lucky enough to celebrate this with their mother, we wish you joy. For all who are missing your mother today, we wish you space to grieve and heal.

Mother’s Day, Without Mom | Neptune Society For those who have lost a mother, Mother's Day can be a difficult time. This article offers advice on how to cope with the holiday.

May is , and we know that dealing with grief and loss can be a struggle. If you're having a tough time, you can subscribe to The 12 Weeks of Peace, our free newsletter that provides a weekly email full of grief resources and inspirational information.❤️

Welcome to the 12 Weeks of Peace - Neptune Society 12 Weeks of Peace is a free online bereavement program, available to anyone that needs a helping hand through their grief.

We hope you were able to listen to Tuesday evening's webinar on Mothers and Loss, provided by Neptune in partnership with For Grief. It's the first in our free series of four this year; the next is on June 11, for Father's Day. Mark your calendar and get more info here:
https://www.forgrief.com/holidays-and-grief-webinars

Reminder! Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, Neptune Society, in partnership with For Grief, is presenting a free, online event at 7 p.m. EST, in which grief experts delve into navigating after loss, whether recent or distant.

Tuesday's discussion is timely: May is .
This is part of a series we'll be presenting throughout the year. We hope you'll listen to them all, and gain insight and healing.

Register to listen here. If you register and are unable to attend, a link will be sent to you later so you can listen anytime. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BiGm3VSxTq-gHFGI1-6zEg #/registration

can be a painful reminder of absence for those of us who have lost our mothers, or our children. Neptune is partnering with For Grief to present a free, online event at 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, May 7, in which grief experts delve into navigating Mother’s Day after loss, whether recent or distant.

Register to listen here. If you register and are unable to attend, a link will be sent to you later so you can listen anytime. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BiGm3VSxTq-gHFGI1-6zEg #/registration

Going with Grace End of Life Planners Alua Arthur: "When I'm thinking about my death, I'm thinking about my life very clearly: What I value, who I care about, how I'm spending my time. And all these things allow us to reach the end of our lives gracefully, so that we can die without the fear and the concerns and the worries that many people carry."

Death doula says life is more meaningful if you 'get real' about the end Alua Arthur helps people plan for death. A big part of her work is helping them reconcile the lives they lived with the lives they might have wanted. Her memoir is called Briefly Perfectly Human.

Sweet ! May happiness always be a guest in your home.

Our folks in Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, and Neptune HQ in South Florida watched in awe with millions across the U.S. on Monday as the sun and moon showed us the wonders of the universe. Our kind, committed teams can’t be eclipsed! We're always here, even – especially – in the darkest times.

One of the greatest gifts you can give someone who's grieving is to ask about their loved one. ❤️‍🩹

Happy Easter.

“Right now, I’m good," Regina King said. "Grief is a journey."

A deeply touching moment that reminds we can't lessen the pain of losing a loved one, but we can be there and listen.

Regina King, Jimmy Kimmel Have Teary Moment in First Interview Together Since Her Son’s Death The actress made an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Thursday, more than two years after her son Ian Alexander Jr. died.

Today is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, designated by Congress in 2008 “to pay tribute to funeral directors and morticians who, day in and day out, assist our nation’s families in their times of sadness and grief and help families mourn a death and celebrate a life.”

We honor your dedication, compassion, and tireless service to families.
Thank you for all you have done, will do, and most importantly, what you are doing today!

Neptune Tampa Pre-Arrangement Advisor Janice Almberg presented info on the benefits of preplanning at a senior wellness expo. We're always here to help, and answer any questions you have!

The Mourner’s Kaddish is a core part of every traditional Jewish prayer service that, according to religious law, must be recited daily after the death of a loved one for a year. It praises God and calls for abundant peace to rain down on us. Kaddish only “counts” if recited with a minyan, or a quorum of 10 – which is often impossible to find. Now, there are many virtual minyans.

“It is hard to overstate the power of saying Kaddish with other people,” writes Anita Diamant in "Saying Kaddish." “The minyan...turns the prayer into a communalizing force, keeping the mourner among the living—both literally and metaphorically. The power of Kaddish comes, in large measure, from the consolations of being in a group that recognizes and embraces the bereaved.”

The Virtues of a Virtual Minyan While saying Kaddish for both my parents, I spent nearly two years in various Zoom services—and found them, in some ways, better than the original

The Tampa team brought doughnuts to Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor to celebrate .

Neptune Tampa's Anna Keller, Brandy Wells, Bill McCreary, Jo Davis, and Carolyn Sabaski, attended the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Game Night. What a team!

Anna Keller and Bill McCreary of Neptune Tampa attended the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Morning Mingle.

Neptune Tampa funeral directors Anna Keller and Bill McCreary attended the Oldsmar Second Friday Celebration, and gave away goodies and swag.

Tampa funeral director Brandy Wells brought goodies and swag to our friends at Mease Countryside Hospital, Lakeside Oaks Nursing Home, ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Grand Villa of Dunedin ALF, and Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists. Those smiles are the best reward!

The Tampa team visited local care facilities, including Orchard Cove, Aston Gardens At The Courtyards, Discovery Village, Arbor Terrace Senior Living, and Woodbridge Care Center, to drop off some goodies for the staff. We're so grateful for all you do!

Our Tampa team visited care facilities in our community last week and brought treats for the staffers in gratitude for all they do. 💜

Tampa funeral director Bill McCreary today brought goodies to our community partners at Madison Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Bear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation, Citrus Life Care Center, Citrus Hospice House, Spring Hill Health & Rehab, Sturgill Hospice House, HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital ER, and the Life Care Center. We so appreciate all you do for families!

Tampa funeral director Brandy Wells, top photo, front, brought doughnuts to the wonderful staff at HPH Hospice Marliere and Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill, both in New Port Richey.