Fitzhenry-Wiefels Funeral Home

Fitzhenry-Wiefels Funeral Home FitzHenry-Wiefels is a family owned funeral home that has a rich history spanning over 100 years here

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back, it means that it's going to launch...
06/23/2026

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back, it means that it's going to launch you into something great. Just focus and keep aiming.”
- Unknown

Sometimes grief shows up in popular culture. The Disney+ series, WandaVision, follows Wanda Maximoff on her grief journe...
06/22/2026

Sometimes grief shows up in popular culture. The Disney+ series, WandaVision, follows Wanda Maximoff on her grief journey after losing the love of her life, Vision. His parting words to her are "What is grief, if not love, persevering?"

A beautiful sentiment. Have you seen WandaVision? What did you think?

Nothing great was ever achieved through inactivity.
06/20/2026

Nothing great was ever achieved through inactivity.

Losing someone changes us. The pain sculpts us into someone who understands more deeply, hurts more often, appreciates m...
06/20/2026

Losing someone changes us. The pain sculpts us into someone who understands more deeply, hurts more often, appreciates more quickly, cries more easily, hopes more desperately, and loves more openly.

How old is cremation? Historians generally believe that cremation most likely began in Europe and the Near East around 3...
06/19/2026

How old is cremation? Historians generally believe that cremation most likely began in Europe and the Near East around 3000 B.C. during the Stone Age. Evidence like decorative pottery urns has been found suggesting the spread of cremation across northern Europe during the Stone Age.

If planning to scatter cremated remains, add flowers or petals to visually see their journey in water.
06/18/2026

If planning to scatter cremated remains, add flowers or petals to visually see their journey in water.

Are all cremated remains returned to the family? Yes, we return all remains. It's even possible to have them returned in...
06/17/2026

Are all cremated remains returned to the family? Yes, we return all remains. It's even possible to have them returned in one or multiple urns. Often times families choose to split remains and take them to separate homes.

Technology makes distraction an easy option, but there’s so much richness that we can gain from taking a break and gaini...
06/16/2026

Technology makes distraction an easy option, but there’s so much richness that we can gain from taking a break and gaining a new perspective. This is the best way to fight information overload and burnout. If you’re at least a little bit curious about what this might hold for you, set a time to unplug and begin today.

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten th...
06/15/2026

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love." - Washington Irving

When finding the perfect final resting place to scatter the remains of a loved one, it is important to do so respectfull...
06/14/2026

When finding the perfect final resting place to scatter the remains of a loved one, it is important to do so respectfully. The process must abide by the rules of Palm Desert environmental agencies, and in some cases requires a scattering permit.

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83057 Requa Avenue
Indio, CA
92201

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