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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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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In talking to our neighbors from Cleveland, Akron, Bedford Heights, and surrounding areas over the years, many have described how grief has a tendency to “sneak in” after losing a loved one. Our staff at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service can relate. Something as simple as hearing a particular song on the radio or coming across …
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At Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, we encourage every family who walks through our doors to preplan their funeral or cremation. We’ve helped families in Akron, Cleveland, and Bedford Heights experience the benefits of making funeral arrangements ahead of time. Many of them feel peace of mind knowing all the important end-of-life decisions have …
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We meet with families every day who must make end-of-life decisions on behalf of their loved ones who have died. This is often very stressful, as the family may not know what their loved one would have wanted. Where should the final resting place be located? Should they have a large funeral with a visitation …
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