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How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
By Rick Allen As a funeral director, I am often asked, “How much does a funeral cost?” Without trying to appear as if I am avoiding the question, I typically will follow up with, “What […]
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Plan Now, For Later
Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home Life changed during the pandemic. Because grieving is something we do together, it has been challenging to observe services in time-honored ways with numerous safety precautions in place. We all missed […]
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Funerals During a Pandemic
Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home The pandemic changed how we live. And, to an extent, how we honor those who die. Funeral services have been postponed. Small groups gather at the graveside. Visitation plans are sometimes […]
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Surprising Advantages to Pre-planning Your Funeral
Surprising Advantages to Pre-planning Your Funeral Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home Suppose you die unexpectedly. We don’t like to think about it, but it happens and when it does, families are faced with making over 100 […]
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Getting Creative with a Traditional Funeral
Getting Creative with a Traditional Funeral It’s daunting to realize we have only one chance to plan a funeral that honors our loved one and brings comfort to family members. There is an overwhelming sense […]
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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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Planning Ahead for Your Funeral
Speak Your Mind Author: Rick Allen My dad was, in one sense, a man of few words. His words were well chosen and spoken with a tone of confidence that literally dared you to challenge […]
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The Buddy System –– Mulkey Mason
The Buddy System
Courtesy Mulkey Mason, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
How many of us remember as little children being told “hold my hand while we cross the street” or “don’t go out there all alone?” These words of advice will stay with us our entire lifetime. […]
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Cremation Creates Separation –– Allen Family Funeral Home
Cremation Creates Separation
By Rick Allen, Allen Family Funeral Home, Collin and North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazines
First, let me set the record straight by saying that I am not an opponent of cremation. Many people are choosing cremation these days as their choice of final disposition. In years past, the main driving force behind people choosing cremation was the perception that it was less expensive. […]
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Messinger Mortuaries on taking care of all your memories – LIVING WELL Magazine
Messinger Mortuaries on taking care of all your memories
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