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  • Why Funerals Matter
    Posted: 03/25/2025

    From time to time, families ask us, “Is a funeral necessary? My loved one is gone, and they are not going to know if we have a service or not. Does it really matter?” At Calhoun Funeral Home and Cremation Service, we do all we can to provide multiple funeral service options to meet the needs and …
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  • When the Time Comes, Choose a Neighbor Who Cares
    Posted: 03/25/2025

    One of the greatest challenges after a loved one dies is managing a dizzying amount of logistics while facing a tidal wave of emotions. What family and friends do you need to notify? Did your loved one have preferences about cremation or traditional burial? Which funeral home should you contact to help you with the details? Selecting a funeral home …
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  • What Should I Send? And Other Funeral Etiquette Tips
    Posted: 02/13/2025

    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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  • Creative Ways to Memorialize with Cremation
    Posted: 02/13/2025

    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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  • Supporting Aging Family Members: What You Need to Know
    Posted: 01/28/2025

    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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  • 3 Reasons to Choose Your Own Final Resting Place
    Posted: 01/28/2025

    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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  • Honoring a Loved One with a Charitable Donation During the Holidays
    Posted: 12/09/2024

    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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  • The Importance of Creating New Holiday Traditions After a Loss
    Posted: 12/04/2024

    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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  • Expressing Gratitude During Difficult Times
    Posted: 11/19/2024

    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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  • Funeral Timing–It’s All Relative
    Posted: 11/11/2024

    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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