Porter Loring Mortuaries

What should you do when you encounter a funeral procession? Read our latest blog post to learn the best way to interact with this meaningful ceremony. https://hubs.ly/Q02PdcKL0

Using the intuitive power of AI, Porter Loring now offers our families a quick and easy obituary writing experience that captures the essence and story of your loved one with just a few prompts. Visit https://hubs.li/Q02tZgW60 to test out our new tool.

What does recovering from the loss of your wife look like? How do you move forward while maintaining the memory of your cherished partner? Our Men’s Grief Support Group helps men 65 and older answer these questions in a supportive, constructive group environment. To learn more, call our Bereavement Coordinator, Molly O’Phelan, at (210) 227-8221 or visit https://hubs.li/Q02K2z7p0.

Why does funeral humor matter? Read our new blog post to discover how laughter can make all the difference when planning a funeral. https://hubs.ly/Q02PdwGh0

Should you use GoFundMe for a funeral? Read our new blog post to learn why you shouldn’t solely rely on the crowdfunding site. https://hubs.li/Q02NZz9Z0

Our “Forever Loved” Grief Support Group is a safe, healing space for parents who have lost a child at any age to come and work through the sorrow and grief they are experiencing. The goal of this group is to help parents find hope and strength without losing the memory of their precious child. To learn more, call our Bereavement Coordinator, Molly O’Phelan, at (210) 227-8221 or visit https://hubs.li/Q02K2yN_0.

Whether you choose to spend it celebrating with summer activities or taking the opportunity to rest your heart and mind, we hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day!

If your loved one is to be cremated, you must decide if you want it to happen after the funeral service. Our new blog post addresses how to have a funeral before cremation. https://hubs.li/Q02NdSxW0

Grief is something that most everyone will deal with in their lifetime, and yet it never looks the same. Everyone deals with it differently, and everyone will be on their grief journey for different amounts of time. On Grief Awareness Day, we remind ourselves of these facts and leave space in our hearts for everyone experiencing grief in their life.

Customizing a funeral looks different for every family, but we have a few ways to get you started. Our new blog post shares ideas on customizing a funeral. https://hubs.li/Q02M8d9j0

Our eight-week “Making Your Grief Count” program is an opportunity for those who have experienced loss of any kind to work through their grief, learn about healthy coping tools, and discover a path to healing in a supportive environment. To learn more, call our Bereavement Coordinator, Molly O’Phelan, at (210) 227-8221 or visit https://hubs.li/Q02K2WQT0.

There are a variety of benefits available to veterans including death and burial. Ask your local funeral director for more information. Click on the link below. https://hubs.li/Q02Ly8zY0

Preplanning will ensure you get what you want in a funeral service. Working with your local funeral home will give you peace of mind. Follow the link to the blog topic. https://hubs.li/Q02Kxt8T0

Connecting with others who accept and affirm one’s life journey is crucial in the grief experience. Our eight-week LGBTQ+ Bereavement Support Class was formed to provide members of the LGBTQ+ community with a safe, open environment to grapple with the effects of loss and learn to heal. To learn more, call our Bereavement Coordinator, Molly O’Phelan, at (210) 227-8221 or visit https://hubs.li/Q02JpXCR0.

Green burials are increasingly gaining popularity. Have questions? Call your local funeral director and ask questions. Follow the link to our blog. https://hubs.li/Q02JWwWh0

The sadness that accompanies grieving can be crushing. Putting the sadness into words could be a way of getting out of the darkness. Read this week’s blog and find the light. https://hubs.li/Q02J5Xsv0

Working through your grief with other young women who have experienced a similar trauma can open new doors to healing that you never thought to open on your own. Being in a safe space and learning resilient ways of coping can help to navigate the many challenges of losing a husband early in life. Encouraging healing in this way is the goal of our eight-session Grief Support Class for younger women who have lost their husbands. To learn more, call our Bereavement Coordinator, Molly O’Phelan, at (210) 227-8221 or visit https://hubs.li/Q02jlsY90.

Should your loved one be viewed? Many schools of thought believe viewing is part of the grieving process. Talk to your funeral professional for advice. Click on the blog link. https://hubs.li/Q02HgXxh0

Using the intuitive power of AI, Porter Loring now offers our families a quick and easy obituary writing experience that captures the essence and story of your loved one with just a few prompts. Visit https://hubs.li/Q02tZk4b0 to test out our new tool.

Your local funeral professional can be great help through the funeral process. Let them take care of you while you take care of your family. Click the link to read the blog. https://hubs.li/Q02GtvCG0

Our PLM family mourns the passing of Nelson Scheler. Nelson was with PLM for little over 50 years (retiring in 2011). He actually started his time with PLM at its’ original location on Jefferson by Travis Park and the St. Anthony Hotel. He quickly moved up and became Vice President of Operations where he led with professionalism, attention to details, compassion and had a keen ability to truly listen to those around him. During his tenure he worked alongside four generations of Lorings and countless generations of extraordinary team members. Nelson saw the evolution of the funeral industry changing to one involving more personalization and technology. He also saw first hand the shift from the industry being mainly male dominated to being mainly female dominated. We will be forever grateful the legacy he left not only within the walls of PLM but within each person he came across. Thank you Nelson! We will miss you!!

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To send flowers or not? Go with your gut and express your condolences in the manner best suited to you and your relationship with the deceased. Read more in this week’s blog. https://hubs.li/Q02FswXM0

We are so grateful to live in this country and to have this day to celebrate our independence! We wish you all a sunny and safe 4th of July!

Grieving with those who share a similar grief experience can often be the key to unlocking healing. Our Grief Support Group for Women 60 years and older who have lost a husband offers a safe and supportive environment where women can express their grief and discover ways of coping and healing. To learn more, call our Bereavement Coordinator, Molly O’Phelan, at (210) 227-8221 or visit https://hubs.li/Q02jln-p0.

It is not your parents’ golden years. Or is it? Do you have all your business in order? Aging has its own agenda. Read more in this week’s blog. Follow the link. https://hubs.li/Q02DBcs00

Juneteenth marks a momentous day in our country’s history. As we celebrate the moment that freedom from slavery was given to all Americans, let us feel inspired to always stand up for what is right.

When a husband loses his wife, there is grief to contend with and many life changes that must be faced. Our “Fellowship in Grief” support group offers a space for middle-aged and younger men to address the challenges they now face, including taking care of their families, while learning new skills in navigating their grief journey. To learn more, call our Bereavement Coordinator, Molly O’Phelan, at (210) 227-8221 or visit https://hubs.li/Q02jd7Ls0.

Fatherhood is a special calling. Those who respond to it take on a responsibility to teach, to honor, to love, and to be there whenever needed. Today, we honor those fathers who fill such a significant role in our lives. Take a moment to show appreciation for the fathers in your life today.

There are a number of reasons why a family chooses embalming or not. What does your family think? It might be time to have that discussion. Follow the link to this week’s blog. https://hubs.li/Q02BZ3vX0