It’s a question our staff is hearing more and more often these days at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service: “My sister/aunt/friend has died, but their social media is still active. What can I do to turn it off?” Others have asked us what will happen to their own posts, photos, and videos after they …
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For  families in Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights who have lost a loved one recently, we know the holidays are going to look and feel different – especially in light of COVID-19. Our caring team at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service see this every day, as we meet with our neighbors to plan funerals …
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People tend to feel more nostalgic during the holiday season, as time spent with family and friends awakens past memories. Nostalgia helps us maintain a strong sense of personal belonging and community. When the holidays roll around, many people are looking for ways to honor a loved one that are both positive and healthy. At …
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Throughout our many years of serving Akron, Bedford Heights, and Cleveland families, our staff at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service: There is no greater honor than caring for veterans and their families. For us, it’s one way to say thank you to those brave men and women who give so much to protect our …
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After losing a loved one, your life will be shaken up in a number of ways that you will have never imagined or expected. While you can trust us at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service to be there for you throughout this entire process, we understand that it takes time to heal – and …
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One of the questions we’re often asked here at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service is whether there’s any noticeable difference between a family-owned funeral home and a funeral home that is part of a corporate-owned chain. Our answer is always a resounding, “Yes!” For more than 65 years, our family has been committed to …
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“A traditional funeral doesn’t fit who I am. Can I plan a final farewell that’s more ‘me’?” “I want to care for the earth in death just as I do in life. What are my options for a green burial?” “I’d love for my friends and family to have a big party after my funeral. …
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Throughout our decades of funeral service experience at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Services, our caring team has been asked many times by families in Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights what it’s like to be in funeral service, and whether our work is somehow depressing and morbid. While it is true that the work we do …
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There’s an old Chinese proverb that says, “If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener.” Our Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service staff wants to give this sentiment a new twist by saying, “If you want help healing after a loss, be a gardener.” In our own lives and through hearing …
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We’ve talked to countless people in Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights over the years who have a story like this one: My elderly neighbor died last week, and I read in her online obituary that there’s a visitation, funeral, and reception this weekend. I cared about my neighbor and want to pay my respects, but …
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