July 17, 2019

40 years, How can you do your job that long?

Forty years, of providing relief for families The phone rings at 3 am.  The voice on the other end cracks with emotion as the person tells […]
May 24, 2019
JOe Sr. and Joe E Pray hold the 48 star American Flag that draped the caskets of Charlotte's Civial War Veterans

The American Flag and Funerals

The Honor of the American Flag The American Flag, the symbol of our Nation has had a long history in funeral rituals.  The nation’s veterans deserve […]
February 1, 2019
Local funeral ideas are inspired by Corteo, a meaningful Funeral for Mauro the Dreamer Clown.

HOW WOULD YOU HONOR LIFE?

LESSONS FROM THE CIRCUS In December of 2018, Pray Funeral Home held a contest that we called “The Corteo Contest.” This was a challenge where people […]
November 18, 2018

Cirque Du Soleil and Imaginative Funerals?

Corteo, the Missing Link What do Cirque Du Soleil and imaginative funerals have in common? Corteo. Cirque Du Soleil description of the show says “Corteo, which […]
August 30, 2018

Meet Your Neighbor – Jeanette Sommer

This edition of Meet Your Neighbor brings local business woman Jeanette Sommer to the show. Jeanette is an active single mother who raised seven children, conducted […]
June 28, 2018
There is always hope following a loss if you look for it.

Refuge, Healing and Hope

Refuge and Hope  On the worst day of your life there can be hope.  That is my experience as a member of the Pray Funeral Home […]
May 1, 2018

What Am I Going to Do With Myself When I Die?

We have Answers In a recent community survey the public told us they wanted answers to three questions.   Who will help?  How Will I Be Remembered? […]
April 12, 2018

Next Edition of Meet Your Neighbor

This Edition Features Lori Baum! As you asked, we have uploaded the next Meet Your Neighbor interview.  This edition features Lori (Campbell) Baum of Campbell Dance […]
March 20, 2018

Meet Your Neighbor

Many years ago Joe Sr. hosted a local radio show called Meet Your Neighbor. It ran on the local radio station WCER at 7 in the […]
February 21, 2018
Having the chance to say goodbye face to face, with your family and supporters around you in a loving and calm environment, helps you heal.

The Pray Way – A Healing Funeral

Witness to Healing There is nothing in life more difficult then the loss of a loved one.  For five generations our family and staff at Pray […]
January 10, 2018

Funeral Etiquette – Don’t spill the flowers

Oh dear I have to visit the funeral home! No one looks forward  to visiting the Funeral Home, however, if you follow some simple rules of […]
December 15, 2017

Grinch, Grouch, or Grief and Christmas

Ahh, the Holidays. If you have lost a family member, a spouse, a sibling, or a child, the Holidays may bring anxiety. Everybody around you seems […]