Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home

06/10/2026

Anytime that you are honoring the life of a member of the military, it's important to look your best. Casual clothing like jeans, t-shirts or sweaters should be left at home as they will be considered disrespectful.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

If you could see any movie at the drive-in theater, which would it be?

06/05/2026

Pets stand by us through thick and thin as companions, and when they age, it can be hard to accept that they will eventually die. The article below explores different practices you can use to prepare for your pet's eventual passing.

If your pet's health is declining, consider how you can improve their final days. Discover how you can prepare yourself in this article.

06/04/2026

As you work on your estate plan, don’t forget about your digital assets! Your online accounts, digital photos and videos, subscription services, and any other online content you own make up your digital estate.

Because these items are online, they can be easy to forget when you’re estate planning! For some great tips on taking care of your digital estate, visit www.funeralbasics.org/managing-your-digital-estate.

05/29/2026

In life, we prepare for so many things, but despite all our best efforts, the unexpected happens, including death away from home. The question is, is your family prepared? To learn more about what to do when the unexpected occurs away from home, give this blog a quick read!

When death occurs suddenly, you may not know what to do. This article has steps you can follow in case death occurs out of town.

05/28/2026

Funeral service: A formal ceremony that is based on the religious and cultural beliefs of the deceased. This type of service usually takes place within a few days of the death, at the home of the deceased, in a funeral home, or a church.
Memorial Service: A ceremony for celebrating or remembering the life of a person who has died. It often takes place after the body has been buried or cremated.
Committal Service: A brief ritual, often involving prayer. A committal service takes place at the graveside following a funeral, or in the case of cremation, in the cremation chapel.
Visitation: An event hosted in order to allow friends and family of the deceased to visit and express sympathy. Family visitations can provide family and friends with the opportunity to share their grief with one another in a more personal setting.
What are YOUR service preferences, whether you are attending or planning for your own?

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we thank the countless men and women who have fought and died to preserve our freedom, our country, and our way of life. You have our sincere gratitude. If you would like to honor a specific veteran, please share their story with us in the comments.

05/23/2026

Congratulations, 2026 Graduates! Your hard work has paid off, and we wish you a bright future!