Helpful Tips for Grieving Men Dealing with the loss of a loved one takes a lot out of everyone. It’s why Calhoun Funeral Home and Cremation Services is here – to help hurting families in Akron, Cleveland, Bedford Heights, and surrounding areas in Cuyahoga and Summit Counties plan funeral services, giving them the time they …
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  How to Talk to Your Parents About Preplanning   At Calhoun Funeral Home and Cremation Service, we’ve noticed in recent years that more and more people are planning their own funerals. And some choose to do it rather early in life – many as soon as they retire. These people realize that not only …
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Today is the day we set aside to honor American veterans – those valiant soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen of the U.S. Armed Forces – who all share a dedication to the defense of freedom. For generations, veterans have honored us with this sacrifice, and so all of us here at Calhoun Funeral …
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Dear, grieving mothers. Remember this: You are not alone. There is hope.   It’s not supposed to be this way. This is not the life you dreamed of, hoped for, 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 …
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When a family decides to open their own business – be it a restaurant, a bookstore, or a funeral home – they put their hearts and souls into their work. They rely on positive word of mouth to expand and find new customers. Neighbors telling neighbors about a positive experience. Locals who recommend products or …
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People can be a little unsettled by a discussion about death, but it’s so important that end-of-life discussions happen within all Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights families, as well as between a family or individual and a trusted funeral home. From our experience at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, making prearrangements can be particularly …
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When a family in Akron, Cleveland, or 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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At Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, we meet with families in Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights every day whose lives have been upended after the death of a friend or family member. When the person who died owned an animal, there is often discussion on how family pets react to loss. After all, as …
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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 Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights who say it’s a tough holiday to face when you’ve recently lost someone special – and  it might be especially difficult …
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Even living in the beautiful state of Ohio, the winter months can get a little hard and maybe even depressing, as the days get shorter and the temperature dips. This can be even more true if you’ve recently lost a loved one. But it is important to try and keep your spirits up, and there …
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