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Someone’s Selling a Slot at the SF Columbarium on Facebook Marketplace You too can have your remains lie in rest at the famed SF Columbarium, as someone is now selling one of the niches there on Facebook Marketplace for a cool $38,000.

We delivered lunch to these brave folks yesterday! (San Francisco Fire Station 14)Thank you for your sincere appreciation and tour of the fire house! Hopefully my cooking turned out tasty!

Former San Francisco Supervisor Tom Hsieh Dies at 91 Former San Francisco supervisor Thomas Hsieh, 91, reportedly passed away on Sunday surrounded by his family.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Founder, Robert L. Waltrip.

Mr. Waltrip was not just the founder of our Company, but also a visionary leader who laid the foundation for our success. He started SCI in 1962, and served as Chairman of the Board for 54 years, between 1962 and 2016. Through his determination, dedication and leadership, SCI has grown into the successful organization it is today, and serves more than 600,000 families annually through Dignity Memorial providers across North America.

As we mourn the loss of our founder, let us remember Mr. Waltrip for his immense contributions to our Company, our profession and the Houston community. His generous philanthropic contributions helped improve the lives of many individuals and families in Houston and beyond.

Mr. Waltrip's vision and values continue to guide our Company today, and we are grateful for the foundation he laid. Please join us in extending our deepest sympathies to the Waltrip family. He will be greatly missed.

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Putting together an obituary can be overwhelming. Here's how to get started. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/plan-funeral-cremation/how-to-write-an-obituary

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For 100 years, the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C., was the final resting place for almost 40,000 African Americans, including Black Union soldiers, a seamstress for Abraham Lincoln, educators, and civic and business leaders.

In 1960, the land was sold. The African American decedents were relocated to a cemetery in Maryland. But their tombstones were left behind and, tragically, used to prevent erosion along the shoreline of the Potomac River.

Four years ago, Virginia Senator Richard Stuart and his wife were exploring property they had recently acquired, and stumbled upon the forgotten tombstones, many of which were clearly marked with legible names. Thus began a project, involving the states of Virginia and Maryland, as well as Washington, D.C., nonprofit organizations and National Harmony Cemetery, a proud Dignity Memorial provider, to relocate as many tombstones as possible to the final resting places where they belong.

A DC developer trashed 37,000 Black gravestones. Here’s how they ended up in the Potomac River 55 Historic African American gravestones found tossed along the Potomac River will be reunited with remains.

When words feel inadequate but you seek a deep connection to those mourning and celebrating your loved one, choose from our list of top celebration of life songs in 2022.

143 Celebration of Life Songs A celebration of life is a time to share the reasons a loved one was special. A key part of creating a memorable memorial is music. Here are tips for hitting the right note and more than 140 celebration of life songs to get you started.

We heard today was National Pizza Day. Have you heard of the tale of the Great Michigan Pizza Funeral?

The Day That Michigan Held a Funeral For 30,000 Pizzas Even the governor came to pay his respects.

Cremation is an increasingly common choice. When you choose cremation for yourself or a loved one, the type of service, cemetery property and cremation memorialization items such as urns and keepsake jewelry can all be customized to suit your needs. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/plan-funeral-cremation/cremation

Cremation Process | Cremation Services | Alternative to Burial Our compassionate experts can walk you through the cremation process, from planning a cremation service to choosing cemetery property and a cremation memorial.

It's "Send a Card to a Friend Day." Sending cards dates back to ancient times. The Chinese would send elegantly designed messages as well as the Egyptians. During the Renaissance, cards gained popularity for holidays and events. Victorian times increased the use of cards for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, birthdays and more. Keep the tradition alive even in our digital world by sending a "Thinking of you" card to someone who has recently experienced a loss.
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Condolence Messages Get ideas and inspiration for appropriate and compassionate words of sympathy when you are writing a condolence message.

Need to attend a service virtually? Here's how: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/support-friends-and-family/funeral-etiquette-livestream

Funeral Etiquette for Livestreamed Funerals There are special challenges with showing sympathy and offering comfort to those who lost a loved one when group gatherings are limited and funerals are livestreamed. Learn how to show your support in a livestreamed funeral service.

A wearable remembrance can bring comfort and peace wherever you go. Whether it’s a charm, medallion or keepsake item with a special engraving like a name/date or a special fingerprint pendant, a piece of customized urn jewelry is a beautiful way to remember a loved one. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/plan-funeral-cremation/cremation/cremation-jewelry-and-keepsakes

Cremation Keepsakes and Jewelry Cremation jewelry is a unique way to cherish a loved one who has been cremated. Learn more about how these keepsake necklaces and other pieces are created.

"World Cancer Day aims to bring attention to life saving initiatives that should be available to all. Learn more about how you can help and become involved in bridging the gap for the Global cancer burden."

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Did you know that every year has a zodiac animal in the Chinese culture? 2022 is the year of the Tiger. Here are 21 things you may not know about Chinese New Year. https://chinesenewyear.net/21-things-you-didnt-know-about-chinese-new-year/

It’s not uncommon for family members to want different things for a loved one who has passed. Even if you share your wishes with your family, they can have a hard time remembering what they were if you haven't written them down. Here are some benefits to a prepaid funeral plan.

8 Surprising Benefits of Prepaid Funeral Plans Prepaid funeral plans offer several obvious benefits, most notably a reduced burden on family in the difficult days after the death of a loved one. But did you know that these plans can also protect your children and grandchildren, save money and more?

What is a funeral celebrant? A celebrant aims for the funeral service to be a celebration of life that honors a person's memory. They place emphasis on how the person lived, their values, personality, interests, hobbies, and the memories of mourners to create a unique service with a personal touch.

What Is Funeral Celebrant | Funeral Officiant | What Do They Do? If you’re planning a funeral, consider using a funeral celebrant or officiant to create a personalized event that honors the passions, beliefs and convictions of your loved one.

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Both Americans and Canadians are choosing cremation more and more, but what exactly are the choices when it comes to cremation?

Cremation Process | Cremation Services | Alternative to Burial Our compassionate experts can walk you through the cremation process, from planning a cremation service to choosing cemetery property and a cremation memorial.

"Death and raisins share one essential feature: neither belongs to any one season."

For National Pie Day learn about this traditional comfort food served by the Amish and Mennonites

Amish Funeral Pie In the wake of sudden death, this raisin pie could be baked at a moment's notice.

"Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow." - Robert Louis Stevenson

100 Celebration of Life Quotes Saying goodbye is often difficult, and it can be hard to find the words to express how you feel about a loved one who has passed. One thing is for sure, celebration of life quotes can be comforting, inspiring and uplifting.

It's National Hugging Day. If you're close and able, show the ones you love and appreciate just how much by celebrating with them :)

National Hugging Day - Wikipedia National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to hugging. It was created by Kevin Zaborney[1][2] and occurs annually on January 21st. The day was first celebrated on January 21, 1986 in Clio, Michigan, USA.[3] The holiday is also observed in many other countries.[4][5] The idea of National Hug D...

For folks out there celebrating National Cheese Lover's day, what do you think of these traditions?

Death Cheese: A Short History In life, three things are for certain: Birth, Death and Cheese. The greatest of these is cheese.

When someone passes away, the surviving family becomes responsible for funeral and cemetery expenses. In most cases, these funds need to be covered out of pocket prior to the funeral services. Pre-planning your funeral allows for a payment plan to avoid unwanted financial burden. Learn more.

How to Prepay for Funeral Expenses in 2021 Learn the best way to make monthly installment payments for funeral, cemetery or cremation expenses in advance. Read the pros and cons of life insurance, prepaid funeral plans and other monthly options that ease the burden on loved ones.

Before online memorials, news of a loved one’s death traveled from one person to another. The passing was memorialized in a church or temple or sobbed over at a graveside. Today, social networks offer many more people the opportunity to both honor and grieve the departed. Texts and emails help share the story.

Coping with Death on Facebook Should it be easier to pass away gently on social media? Three people who have suffered loss share their stories.