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Why Funeral Services are Worthwhile
Whose Job Is It, Anyway? By Rick Allen I am becoming more and more supportive of the concept of cutting out the middle man. Often this can make a product or service more affordable. It […]
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Anatomical Gifts and the Impact on Funeral Tributes
Anatomical Gifts and the Impact on Funeral Tributes By Rick Allen We have all heard the saying, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Giving with a generous heart often warms the soul of the […]
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The Benefit of Private Ownership
The Benefit of Private Ownership
By Rick Allen, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
In the late 60s and early 70s the funeral industry began an era of consolidation. A third generation funeral director from Houston, Texas had the idea of clustering funeral homes together for the benefit of operating efficiency. […]
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Dannel Funeral Home talks respectfully nontraditional funerals – LIVING WELL Magazine
Respectfully Nontraditional
Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Kathy Cope died at 70, her family knew they wanted to celebrate her life in a nontraditional way. They sought advice from Pat Dannel at Dannel Funeral Home, wanting to be appropriate in their plans, but also wanting to ensure a vibrant service that reflected Kathy’s exuberant personality.
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