Deeply Appreciative!
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We are honored to be recognized for our cremation services in Lewisville, TX. We work very diligently in providing our visitors with the best cemetery and cremation service throughout Texas. We have been trusted by funeral directors to provide the best service possible for all of those who come to our property. This award for […]
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Remembering “To Kill a Mockingbird”
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The iconic “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published this month in the year 1960. It is estimated that some 50 million copies have been sold. Author, Harper Lee, passed away five months ago in her home town of Monroeville, Alabama (Depicted as Maycomb, Alabama in the book). This is a 1962 signed photograph of Phillip […]
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Ernest Hemingway in Sun Valley
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The last home of Ernest Hemingway is located in Ketchum, Idaho, a small town in Sun Valley. The house was built in 1951 and the Hemingway’s purchased it in 1959: even though it appears to be made of wood, the home is actually cinder block. The cinder block feature particularity appealed to Hemingway, as he […]
Continue Reading Children and Funerals
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There are many theories about how children handle grief after a death, particularly the death of a very close relative. One of the key questions that emerges from these issues is: should a child be taken to the funeral of that close relative or be shielded from much of the experience. Strong arguments exist on […]
Continue Reading Getting Started With Family History: Difficult Cases
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In our last genealogy-themed blog post, we discussed how to gather information for beginning your family history journey. As we mentioned before, however, certain factors can make even these basics difficult. If your parents are no longer living or unable to be reached and other family members do not have the necessary information, check the […]
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