Kraeer Funeral Homes

01/22/2022

How much did the average funeral cost in 2021? The National Funeral Directors' Association has updated numbers. https://loom.ly/COKveIU

The national median cost of a traditional funeral with a viewing is $7,848, while the national median cost of an adult cremation funeral with a viewing and memorial is $5,365. Get a detailed breakdown of all the costs from the experts you trust.

01/22/2022

We care about your health and safety. We uphold the highest health and safety standards, backed by our 100% Service Guarantee. In a recent survey of families and guests who held or attended a funeral in the summer of 2020, 99.7% said we provide a clean and safe environment.

01/21/2022

When you choose a local Dignity Memorial provider, you're choosing a celebration of life defined by professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail you won't find anywhere else. We celebrate the details that make each life unique.

01/21/2022

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. https://loom.ly/Q_dw3FA

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

01/20/2022

Both Americans and Canadians are choosing cremation more and more. In fact, in the United States, more than half of those faced with the choice between burial and cremation will choose the latter this year. In Canada, that number will reach nearly 75%. https://loom.ly/IMhmEBo

We explain the difference between traditional cremation and water cremation and walk you through the different types of cremation services.

01/19/2022

From sending cards and leaving comments online to sending flowers and doing household chores, there are many ways to offer comfort and support. Here are some ideas of things that you can say or do to support those who are grieving through a difficult time. https://loom.ly/dx4-db0

There are many ways to show sympathy when someone dies, whether it is a kind word, flowers or sharing memories. Learn the best ways to express sympathy and offer condolences.

01/18/2022

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. https://loom.ly/wvJG0Yo

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.

01/16/2022

We are our whole world to our pets. When we’re gone, it’s as if they have lost everything. Making it even worse is that we have no way to explain to them why the person they loved is no longer around. We don’t know how much they understand about death, but Ace seemed to understand at James William “Will” Warner funeral where his owner was. https://loom.ly/-gA8VlU

Ace would have followed his owner anywhere.