Years ago, there was one factor that kept many families from considering cremation when they were planning a funeral: people used to believe that if they chose cremation they could not have a funeral service, or if they did, it wouldn’t be as meaningful as it might be with traditional burial. When you choose Calhoun …
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Dear grieving mothers,   It’s not supposed to be this way. This is not the life you dreamed of, hoped for, or expected. Parents aren’t supposed to bury their children; parents are supposed to die first. That’s the natural order of things. What you’ve experienced is unnatural. It feels wrong because it is wrong. When …
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When it comes to making end-of-life arrangements, every family has a different set of needs and wishes. Our professional staff at Calhoun Funeral Home is ready to accommodate your family and guide you through every choice associated with this process. While different religious and cultural customs may take major precedence in the selections you make, …
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Learning the ropes of how to behave appropriately at a funeral service can be tricky and possibly even awkward. As you navigate this process, remember that the family of the deceased person comes first. This is their time to show how important their loved one is to them and to express their love and appreciation …
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Our staff at Calhoun Funeral Home meets with families in Northeast Ohio and beyond every day who have stories like these:   Jean’s Story Jean and her husband, Jerry, recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Jerry has always managed their money, but Jean is concerned he is showing signs of dementia. There have been a …
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Family-owned funeral homes like Calhoun Funeral Home have become harder to find over the years, as large corporations purchase one after another funeral home that was originally founded by a family. But in Northeast Ohio and beyond, our family has been serving our neighbors for 65 years – and we will continue to do so …
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Have you ever considered where you want your final resting place to be located? While thinking about your end-of-life details is not always easy, putting your preferences in writing is one of the most important steps you can take for your future. By making these choices ahead of time, such as whether you would prefer a traditional burial or …
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Since the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day has been defined as a day specifically for love and affection. At Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service we hear from families in Northeast Ohio and beyond who say it’s a tough holiday to face when you’ve recently lost someone special, especially if this is the first Valentine’s Day that …
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If someone you love has just died, your head is probably spinning. Your life will never be the same, but there are some very practical things you need to handle. Here are the top five things the team at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service believes you need to do after losing someone close to …
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If a member of our care team asked you what you envision for your own funeral, what would you say?   Would it look like other services you have attended, perhaps held in a place of worship or a funeral home? Would you want a formal gathering, solemn in nature, with guests dressed in black? …
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