When someone dies, it is often difficult to know how to show your support to the loved one’s family. Of course, you know they are probably feeling sad, shocked, overwhelmed, angry – or any combination of these emotions. What might help you when you are feeling that way may not be the same for them. …
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When a family in Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights is considering cremation instead of traditional burial, they may wonder if their options are limited or even impersonal – but this is definitely not the case when you choose Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service. More people in Northeast Ohio and around the U.S. are choosing …
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Caring for aging family members is a journey filled with love, challenges, and meaningful moments. As a caregiver, your role is vital in ensuring their comfort, well-being, and dignity as they navigate this stage of life. Whether you’re completing daily tasks, coordinating medical care, or simply providing companionship, your support can make all the difference. …
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At Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, we’ve talked to many of our neighbors from Northeast Ohio who have said this: “When I witnessed my loved one’s burial, I couldn’t help but think of where I would like to be laid to rest. How do I go about making that decision?” We thought it would be …
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One of the things many people face when grieving the loss of a loved one is the fear of forgetting him or her and what they meant to you. Here at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, our team is committed to helping our neighbors in Northeast Ohio honor a friend or family member in …
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We’ve talked with many families in Northeast Ohio here at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service who describe a feeling of melancholy that settles in during late fall. Some call it an emptiness; others refer to it as a sense of dread. At the root, it’s a lingering sadness that a loved one has died …
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What we do at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service gives us a unique perspective into how valuable life is – and also how challenging it can be. As we help our neighbors in Northeast Ohio plan funerals, visitations, and receptions, we see the overwhelming love people have for each other, as well as the pain …
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Albert Einstein, one of the best known and most influential scientists, was born on March 14, 145 years ago. He was awarded a Nobel Prize, founded the major concepts of modern physics, and made hundreds of scientific contributions that are so complex that most of us do not fully understand their meaning. He was, and …
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When a loved one dies, is it truly possible to convey all that made them so special during their funeral service? Our answer at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service is an emphatic “yes” – and we’ve had more than 65 years of experience helping our neighbors in Northeast Ohio do exactly that. The best way to commemorate – …
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“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces,” said Spanish philosopher George Santayana. It may sound like a cliché, but for good reason: Family is important. No matter what your family looks like—big or small, from the same genetic tree, or related by choice—these are the people who share the highs and lows of life with …
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