Shaffer Funeral Home & Cremation

08/28/2026

There are so many types of Grief. Not just in death. If you have a story that you would like to share about grieving, tell us in the comments. I promise you are not alone in this. There are so many people that grieve over different things and your story may just be what they need to hear.
And always remember, EVERYONE grieves differently. Find someone close to your or that you trust to talk to when grieving.
Grief is also:
*Losing Your Job
*Having To Walk Away from Something
*Ending a long-term Relationship
*Saying Goodbye to a Pet
*Leaving Your Hometown
*Losing a Friendship
*Receiving a Life-Altering Diagnosis
*Feeling like a Failure
*Grieving the Life you Thought You'd Have
*Navigating a Major Identity Shift
*Processing Childhood Trauma

08/26/2026

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Frank "Duck" D. Sampley of Clarksville, Arkansas..

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08/26/2026

Why & How Young Adults Can & Should Pre‑Arrange Their Funeral
Young adults can preplan their funerals to ensure their wishes are honored, ease the burden on loved ones, and avoid unexpected financial stress — and it’s best to start early, even if you feel invincible. You can make monthly payments until paid in full. You have locked in pricing.

Life is unpredictable — accidents and illnesses can happen at any age. Reduces stress for family — your loved ones won’t have to guess about burial vs. cremation, service type, or personal touches

Ensures your voice is heard — your arrangements can reflect your personality, values, and cultural traditions. Financial preparation.

Key Steps for Young Adult Preplanning
~Decide on disposition — burial, cremation, or another option.
~Choose service type — funeral, memorial, celebration of life, graveside, or scattering ceremony.
~Document your wishes — write down preferences for service, music, readings, cultural traditions, and personal touches.
~Consider financial options — prepay or set up monthly payments.
~Share your plan — give copies to trusted family members or a designated person.
~Review and update — revisit your plan every few years or after major life changes.

Practical Tips for Young Adults
~Start earlier than you think — there’s no “right” age; planning in your 20s or 30s is fine.
~Keep it flexible — you can change your mind later; document both current wishes and the process for updates.
~Involve trusted people — friends, family, or a chaplain can help you think through options.
~Store documents securely — in a safe place or with a trusted person, and share access with family.

**How to Get Started**
Contact Us: by phone- 479-667-4147, by email- [email protected], and/or come by - 2315 W. Commercial Street in Ozark, Arkansas.

Bottom line: Preplanning as a young adult is a practical, compassionate act that gives your family peace of mind and ensures your legacy reflects you. Even a simple written statement of your wishes can make a big difference

08/24/2026

Your Daily/Weekly Reminders!

*YOU DESERVE to be Heard!
*YOUR Opinions Matter!
*YOUR Feelings are Valid!
*YOUR BEST is Enough!
*It's OK to REST & PAUSE!
*It's OK to GROW at YOUR own Pace!
*It's OK to have moments of Doubt!
*YOUR mistakes DON'T DEFINE YOU!
*HOW YOU SPEAK to YOURSELF MATTERS!
Most of all YOU Matter! Always Remember that!

08/20/2026

Experiencing Grief:
We all discover, life does not magically return to normal after the funeral service is over and friends and family go back to their own lives. As the shock and numbness of the loss of your loved one subsides, other feelings of grief may be just beginning. These new emotions are normal responses to the death of your loved one, and it is important to allow yourself to feel these emotions so that you can continue to move through the grieving process.
When you think back to the death of your loved one, and the days immediately after, that time may seem like a blur. You may be fuzzy about some details, as if you were numb, and unable to fully experience or realize what you are going through. Your memory is not faulty; this is just how your brain protects itself from shock. You aren't going crazy; you are healing.

Please never feel like you are alone. There are so many people going through or have gone through some of the same things. Reach out to someone that is close to you and talk. It is okay to grieve. Everyone grieves differently and never let anyone tell you any different.

08/20/2026

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Jerry Lee Parker of Ozark, Arkansas..

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08/18/2026

Your Daily/Weekly Reminder!

This week, I want to remind you to check on your loved ones, the elderly, and/or even your neighbors. It is so HOT outside. Our air conditioners seem to be running non stop and with the recent weird storms we have had, there is so many people without power!
Be sweet and just take a few minutes to check on someone today!

08/18/2026

If you stopped by to see us today and no one was here, we NOW have Electric and we are back up and running as of about 1:30 today. A Big Thanks to OG&E! & thank you to Jim's Heating & Air - Altus Arkansas for coming so quickly to check on our air conditioner!

08/14/2026

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Janet West Hudspeth of Ozark, Arkansas..

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08/12/2026

Did you know that you can Plan ahead and save money!?

Planning today gives your family and/or loved ones, peace of mind, later.
When you plan a funeral, cremation, cremation memorial, graveside or celebration of life ahead of time, you ease the emotional and financial burdens of those closest to you. You will lock in today’s prices on many items, protecting your loved ones against rising costs. You also write down your wishes, so your loved ones won’t ever have to guess.
Pre planning has so many benefits.

Here at Shaffer Funeral Home and Cremation, we know that behind every great event is a lot of planning, and a funeral, cremation, cremation memorial, graveside or celebration of life is no different. You can trust us to tell your story exactly the way you wish and make sure when that time comes that you are very well taken care of.

Come see and talk to us at 2315 W. Commercial Street in Ozark, Arkansas, call us at 479-667-4147, and/or email us at [email protected]. We will work on this together and find what best suits you!