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  • 5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Mental Health
    Posted: 03/14/2024

    At Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, we know it’s not always easy to prioritize your own self-care or mental health, especially if you are a parent or someone in a caretaking position. We support our neighbors in Northeast Ohio and Beyond in managing their mental health, especially during difficult times like grieving a loved one. If …
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  • Tips for Choosing Your Final Resting Place
    Posted: 03/14/2024

    Our knowledgeable staff at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service knows how challenging it can be for some of our neighbors in Northeast Ohio and beyond to decide where they’d like to be laid to rest. There are so many options and many important factors to consider. Here are some tips to keep in mind …
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  • Why More People Are Choosing Cremation for Their Loved Ones
    Posted: 02/13/2024

    More Americans than ever are choosing cremation – and it’s estimated that the number will only continue to rise. Our staff members at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service receive a lot of questions from our neighbors throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond about why this is the case. There are many reasons families are choosing …
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  • Celebrating Valentine’s After Losing Your Partner
    Posted: 02/13/2024

    Holidays often trigger intense emotions in the hearts of those who have lost someone special. Valentine’s Day is no exception, especially for Ohioans who have experienced the death of a spouse or romantic partner. Whether the romance lasted 5 years or 50, this day can feel like a shock to the system. Our dedicated staff …
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  • Obituaries: Why They Matter
    Posted: 01/15/2024

    Do you or someone you know read the obituary section of the paper every day?  Some may find it a morbid practice, but in truth, the obituary is simply another means whereby we honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, and allow their memory to live on. When losing a loved one there are …
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  • 4 Reasons Why Now is The Best Time to Preplan
    Posted: 01/10/2024

    With fluctuating prices and unsettling events happening around the world at every turn, much of the future is uncertain. Preplanning your funeral is a way to take control of your future even amidst all of life’s unpredictability. Here at Calhoun Funeral Home and Cremation Service, we encourage our neighbors throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond to …
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  • The Calhoun Difference – Our Staff
    Posted: 12/14/2023

    Our people are behind everything we do here at Calhoun Funeral Home. You’ll feel the difference when you walk through the doors of our Akron, Cleveland, or Bedford Heights funeral homes. At each of our locations, we treat your family like our own. As a family-owned funeral home, we know how important it is to feel safe and supported by your …
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  • Dealing with Loss During the Holidays
    Posted: 12/13/2023

    They say this is the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’ve lost someone you loved, you might find that the whole season takes on new meaning and perhaps a new kind of pain. As families gather together and there seems to be an increased focus on making memories and being together with …
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  • Personal Touches that Make Your Funeral Unforgettable
    Posted: 10/18/2023

    At Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, we realize that each of our neighbors in Northeast Ohio and beyond wantstheir loved one’s funeral to be an unforgettable experience. Adding personal touches to a funeral ensures your loved one’s celebration is both memorable and meaningful. Highlight the five senses. If a loved one had a favorite color, …
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  • What Family Ownership Means for You
    Posted: 10/16/2023

    For over 65 years, Calhoun Funeral Home has been committed to serving the families of Northeast Ohio and beyond during some of their most difficult moments. It’s not just a job for us; it truly is our family’s calling. Every day, we hear about more and more family-owned funeral homes selling to large corporations. At …
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