Arbor Cremation Society

08/28/2026

Funeral Director Truths #3: Forgot Dad’s socks? Don’t panic. We keep an emergency stash because, yes, this happens more often than you’d think. 🧦

Just one of the many little details we’re always prepared for.

08/25/2026

Join us as we remember Dolly Parton, who passed away today.

Dolly Parton didn’t just make music — she made sure her success reached back to lift others up. That’s a legacy worth remembering.

Her voice touched generations, but so did her generosity. Through her music, philanthropy, and lifelong commitment to helping others, Dolly showed us that a meaningful life is measured not only by what we achieve, but by what we give back.

Read more about her remarkable legacy:
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08/25/2026

Joyce Ann Peters

Joyce Ann Peters, age 84, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026.

Joyce was born on December 6, 1941, in Omaha to Harold and Velma Harmon. She was married to Roland A. Peters for 48 years until his passing.

Joyce attended South High Sch...

View Joyce Ann Peters's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/20/2026

Funeral Director Truths #2:

Long before the service starts,
we're watching forecasts.
Do we need umbrellas?
Extra water?
Shade?

Families have enough on their minds. We want them focused on honoring their loved one,
not worrying about the weather.

08/19/2026

Cremation is not a one-size-fits-all decision.

Families have many options when it comes to honoring a loved one through cremation, from simple arrangements to personalized services and meaningful memorials. Our team is here to answer questions, explain choices, and help each family create a tribute that feels right for them.

Read more at our blog: https://birdeye.cx/rxs075

08/16/2026

This month in “Remembering Their Story” we’re looking back at the King himself - Elvis Presley, who passed away on August 16, 1977.

Behind the fame, friends and family remembered a man who never forgot where he came from. Elvis was known for quiet, spontaneous generosity—gifting cars, homes and even cash to people he barely knew.

His funeral was held at Graceland two days after his death. Thousands of fans came to pay their respects, and an estimated 80,000 people lined the route as the funeral procession traveled through Memphis to Forest Hill Cemetery. He was later laid to rest in Graceland’s Meditation Garden, where people from around the world still visit today.

Every August, fans continue to gather at Graceland to celebrate his life—a reminder that how we’re remembered often has less to do with what we accomplished and more to do with how we made people feel.

💛 What’s a story you’d want people to tell about you?

08/14/2026

Funeral Director Truths #27: We can tie a necktie faster than a NASCAR pit crew.

It is one of those little skills that comes with the job. Whether it is helping a family member before a service or making sure every detail looks just right, funeral directors are always ready to step in where needed.

08/07/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have received the Purple Heart.

Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten. We are grateful for all who have given so much in service to our country.

08/06/2026

People first. Purpose always.

At the heart of funeral service is a simple promise: to care for families with compassion, respect, and purpose in every detail.

From the first phone call to the final goodbye, our team is here to serve with professionalism and heart.

If you are interested in working for a people first company, see our jobs here:

https://www.heritagefamily.com/join-our-team/

08/05/2026

We are launching a new monthly feature called "Remembering Their Story" and we are first featuring Marilyn Monroe, who passed away on August 5, 1962.

Behind the icon, those who knew her remembered someone warm, funny, and endlessly curious — an avid reader who kept a personal library of hundreds of books, always eager to learn something new.

Marilyn Monroe's funeral was a small, private service at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Attendance was limited to only 25 of her closest friends, family, and colleagues. She was laid to rest in her favorite emerald green sheath dress and a solid bronze casket lined with champagne satin. The service was arranged by her ex-husband Joe Dimaggio who continued to place roses on her grave at Crypt No. 24 in the cemetery's Corridor of Memories multiple times a week for decades, in an act of profound love for the actress and the legacy she left behind.

Her public image was carefully built, but her legacy reminds us that fame rarely tells the whole story of who someone really was to the people who loved them.

✨ Sometimes the truest way to remember someone is through the small, quiet details only the people closest to them ever knew.