What You Leave Behind
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Thank you for the tremendous response to our previous blog about how death care professionals deal with the loss of a loved one. Some additional comments are worthy of attention. Part of the painful experience of dealing with loss is what is left behind – I am […]
Continue Reading How Death Care Professionals Deal With Loss
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Due to the fact that we operate Martin Oaks Cemetery & Crematory in Lewisville, Texas, clients often ask us about how we, personally, deal with the loss of a loved one. Just because death is an everyday reality for us, we are not immune to the exact same emotions/reactions that everyone else endures. Today is […]
Continue Reading Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before
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We here at Martin Oaks Cemetery and Crematory do our best to offer services that are memorable. Venerating those we cremate and/or bury is the cornerstone of our mission. All too frequently in todays of the moment society, lessons and people of the past seem to be forgotten very quickly. Unless you are a Mozart, […]
Continue Reading Telluride Colorado and Its Wonderful Film Festival
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The 43rd Telluride, Colorado Film Festival kicks off today and will run through the entire Labor Day weekend. Cutting edge new films, revivals of classics, and a special award presentation to Casey Affleck highlight the events. Among the revival films are classics like The Barefoot […]
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On Seeing Elvis Presley in Las Vegas August 1970
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Last Friday night, August 26, was Elvis Presley Night at U.S. Cellular Field where the Chicago White Sox hosted the Seattle Mariners. While watching the game, I was struck by how many people in the stands came in full Elvis regalia: white jumpsuit costumes, sideburns, the whole package. Just over 39 years after his death, […]
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