September 15, 2017
Published by Joe Pray on September 15, 2017
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Monday morning started way too early. I received a call from a funeral home in a distant city to help a family in our town. The […]
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July 28, 2017
Published by Joe Pray on July 28, 2017
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Wednesday, Humpday! As the orange juice splashed into the plain clear glass, the background noise of eggs frying in the pan was the only other sound […]
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July 28, 2017
Published by Joe Pray on July 28, 2017
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Tuesday would be more normal… Or so I thought as I stepped from the shower before the sun peaked over the horizon. Then the telephone rang. […]
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July 28, 2017
Published by Joe Pray on July 28, 2017
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Definitely an interesting childhood life. Growing up in the funeral home made for an interesting childhood life. My friends and cousins would often ask if we […]
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March 26, 2017
Published by Joe Pray on March 26, 2017
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Thursday, what a strange day even for funeral service. It is a Holiday, Thanksgiving to be exact. A Day in the life of a funeral director […]
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February 23, 2017
Published by Joe Pray on February 23, 2017
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I apologize that we make our job of conducting funeral services look so simple. Funeral professionals take care of the details of a funeral, memorial, Family […]
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December 29, 2016
Published by Joe Pray on December 29, 2016
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A Green Burial provides Healing in a simple ceremony Green Burial met the needs of a recent family we had the privilege of serving. They came to […]
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August 6, 2016
Published by Joe Pray on August 6, 2016
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My family has been planning a wedding this summer. Excitement pulses through the family as we discuss what the bride and groom want in the ceremony, […]
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March 19, 2016
Published by Joe Pray on March 19, 2016
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“We travel not to escape life, but to not let life escape us.“ I read this saying on a plaque on a recent trip. I realized […]
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January 15, 2016
Published by Joe Pray on January 15, 2016
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Life Stories help families heal their Grief. I have heard many wonderful life stories as I’ve met with families to plan a meaningful life celebration for a […]
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October 30, 2015
Published by Joe Pray on October 30, 2015
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Yes, a funeral convention….. “You mean caskets and parties?” That is what most people think of when I tell them I am headed for the […]
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October 6, 2015
Published by Joe Pray on October 6, 2015
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“When I go, I just want my family to have a party.” I hear that often when I am out and around and folks find out […]
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