Behner Funeral Home & Crematory

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Thinking About Planning Ahead? Now Is the Time!

Take advantage of our limited-time preplanning offers this September and October.

Prepay and receive use of our Life Event Center for a luncheon following the service — a $250 value!

Give yourself and your family peace of mind by planning ahead.

👉 Learn more through the link in the first comment!

09/01/2026

Today marked the first meeting of our fall grief support group. 🍂

Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. Support groups provide a safe and understanding space to share, listen, learn, and connect with others who understand the many ways grief can affect our lives. This is just one of the opportunities in our area, and we are honored to offer this support group with EveryStep.

To everyone who joined us today, thank you for trusting us and allowing us to be part of your journey. We are honored to walk alongside you.

There is no timeline for grief, and there is no one “right” way to grieve. Sometimes, simply being surrounded by people who understand can make a difference.

If you are grieving and wondering whether a support group might be right for you, or if you are looking for other resources or remembrance events, we invite you to reach out and learn more. You don’t have to have the right words or be at a certain point in your grief to seek support. When you’re ready, we’re here to walk alongside you.

09/01/2026

As a parent in the funeral industry, people often ask me: "Should kids go to funerals?"

My answer is almost always a resounding yes.

Over the years, our kids sat right beside me at the funerals of grandparents, friends’ parents, and people we cherish. They saw the heavy tears, the quiet hugs, and the community that shows up.

We may try to protect our children from sadness at times, but death is a natural part of life. When we shield them entirely from funerals, we miss the chance to show them how to grieve, how to comfort others, and how to honor a life well-lived.

Ultimately, they learned that it is okay to cry, that memories are precious, and that love doesn't end when someone dies. They each took turns hugging me when I needed it most. My daughter holds my hand when she knows that touch is what I need.

They are growing up seeing the hard stuff, but they are also growing up with a profound sense of empathy. And that is exactly what the world needs more of. ❤️

09/01/2026

What does compassion look like?

Sometimes, compassion is found in the smallest moments.

It’s listening when someone needs to talk. It’s answering one more question. It’s noticing the details that matter to a family. It’s giving someone the time and space they need to make decisions during an incredibly difficult moment.

At Behner Funeral Home & Crematory, compassion isn’t simply something we say we provide. It’s something we put into practice, one family and one moment at a time. 🤍

08/31/2026

🥐 COME FOR THE PASTRIES. ☕ STAY FOR THE COFFEE.

We’re opening our doors for a cozy morning of treats, coffee, conversation, and community!

Stop by Behner Funeral Home for “Pop Over for Pastries” on September 17 from 8:30–10:00 A.M. Enjoy pastries from a local baker, a cup of our favorite Frogtown Java coffee, and learn more about the benefits of planning ahead.

No RSVP. No need to stay the whole time. Just pop over!

📍 203 South Main St., Fairfield, IA 52556
📞 641-472-4116

08/30/2026

The service is over. The food has been put away. The last car has pulled out of the driveway.

And suddenly, the house is silent.

This is one of the loneliest moments in grief, and almost no one talks about it.

For days, people surrounded you. There were calls to make, hands to hold, things to arrange. The busyness, as painful as it was, kept you moving. And now it's just... quiet.

The grief that lives in that silence is real. It's not a sign that something is wrong with you. It's a sign of how deeply you loved.

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. We're thinking of every family who has ever stood in that silence.

If this describes where you are, drop a ❤️ below. Sometimes just knowing others understand makes the quiet feel a little less heavy.

08/30/2026

Grief Minute 💚

When someone we love dies, they may no longer be with us physically, but the love we shared with them remains a part of who we are.

Comment with something you’ll always carry with you from your loved one.