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Neptune Fort Lauderdale Funeral Director Kellie Hoodiman brought cookies to HCA Florida Westside Hospital Nursing Supervisor Samantha to celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.

Neptune Fort Lauderdale Office Coordinator Shaun Halladey:
"This morning I had to run down to the Broward County Health Department to drop off death certificates, and brought some swag and cookies for the staff.
This lovely lady in the picture is Sabrina, who I deal with on a daily basis. It has been a crazy time for the state of Florida regarding the EDRS (Electronic Death Registration System) since the outage a couple of weeks ago, and we just wanted to drop off a little something to say thank you to their team for helping us out."

An important reminder of how much better families and the community are served when we work together!

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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.'

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

Thanks to the social workers who help so many – and to our great fellow team in Miami, who know how to throw a party!

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!

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

Neptune Fort Lauderdale Funeral Director Malory Sutton and Pre-Arrangement Advisor Donna Rheault hosted a booth at the annual American Parkinson Disease Association’s “Live Well Symposium” in Palm Beach Gardens. The APDA South Florida Chapter empowers those in our community impacted by , providing innovative services, programs, education, and support.

Neptune Fort Lauderdale Pre-Arrangement Advisor Donna Rheault and Service Manager Malory Sutton hosted a table for the Senior Helpers Event in Jupiter, focusing on dementia care resources and education. Our rocks engraved with inspirational messages were a huge hit as we invited each person passing our table to take one that spoke to them – and they were encouraged to speak with us too!

Our wonderful Pre-Arrangement Advisor Donna Rheault represented Neptune Society Fort Lauderdale at the annual Palm Beach County Senior Expo

The Neptune Fort Lauderdale Service and Sales teams joined forces to sponsor a staff luncheon for the staff at Heartland Healthcare of Boynton Beach. This is a memory care facility, and we were happy to provide a well-deserved break for their staff!

Neptune Fort Lauderdale Service Manager Malory Sutton, third from left, hosted other Neptune service managers and funeral directors to learn about our partner, Neptune Memorial Reef, which is very popular among families we serve. The training was demonstrated by none other than Neptune Memorial Reef founder Jim Hutslar!

Many South Floridians will remember David Le Batard, known as Lebo, for his colorful street art.
“I don’t have a lot of experience with grief, but I had been grieving him for a year,” said his brother, popular sports podcaster and former Miami Herald sportswriter Dan Le Batard. “Because when he was diagnosed more than a year ago, he’s been steadily deteriorating since. And it’s been brutally, brutally hard to watch...one of the biggest spirits I’ve ever seen consumed by illness.”

Miami artist David Le Batard, known as Lebo, dies at 50, says brother Dan Le Batard Dan Le Batard announced his brother’s passing on his show.

The Neptune Fort Lauderdale staff collected school supplies for students in need in Broward County.

Service Manager Malory Sutton and Pre-Arrangement Advisor Donna Rheault represented Neptune Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Social Worker Appreciation Luncheon. Our sponsored table was a hit, and social workers competed to win our fabulous prize bundle, which included a gold Keurig coffee machine, gourmet K-cups, and biscotti. The winner is pictured holding his winning pink rubber ducky next to Malory.

Neptune Fort Lauderdale Service Manager Malory Sutton and Pre-Arrangement Advisor Donna Rheault visited ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Boynton Beach to thank the nursing staff on ! We co-sponsored an ice cream truck with a handful of other local businesses, and we handed out Neptune swag bags to all the staff.