There are many benefits to geothermal. The systems are quiet and dependable. There are few moving parts so it requires very little maintenance.
The Basics of Residential Geothermal HVAC Systems
The Future Of Funeral Services
The world has changed and funeral homes’ standard operating procedures have changed dramatically. The old way of doing business has disappeared in the blink of an eye and likely never to return.
Flag Procedures During a Military Funeral
The folding of the flag and presentation is an integral part, if not the most important part, of any military funeral. There is symbolic meaning in virtually every move made.
The Tradition of Taps at Military Funerals
The forlorn trumpet or bugle being played during a military funeral that seems to hold that note longer than possible. It never seems to end, it just fades away. The echo seems to reverberate and you are never sure until later that it is gone. Somber. Final. The traditions of taps goes […]
How To Choose An Appliance Or Junk Removal Service
I was inspired to write this article after dealing with many customers and hearing many horror stories ranging from bad service, destruction of property, and to include even theft. As with any industry, there are good and bad appliance and junk removal companies but with a little due diligence you may be […]
Burial at Sea
Funeral Service for Navy Personnel at Sea One of the more unique forms of military funerals has to be the age old tradition of burial at sea. The tradition of burial at sea has been conducted for as long as there have been seafaring peoples. A tradition born of necessity. When traveling […]
Five Little Things You Can Do to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
I am a homeowner and I have been going through the process of making my home as energy efficient as possible. I am not going to discuss appliance removal and replacement to more energy efficient units.
The Ritual of the Honor Guard
The ritual of the Honor Guard is an important part of a funeral service for a standard military funeral. It is different from a 21 gun salute.
Supporting Loved Ones in Moments of Grief: Now or Later?
The older I get I find myself spending more time at funeral homes. It is inevitable, I suppose, to spend at least some of that time thinking about death and loss. Is there a better time to reflect on such subjects? It is never a comfortable situation albeit necessary. The […]
Businesses Should Think Local When Recycling Computers And E-waste
As any company grows the challenges involved grow. One of those challenges can be finding a reliable and trustworthy computer and electronics recycling company.
Best Practices For Replying To Google Reviews
Responding to Google reviews, good or bad, is one of the most important, and often neglected, practices of a small business owner. Once a routine has been established it is not that difficult or time-consuming and lets potential new customers know that the owner is concerned about their online reputation. […]
Why Is it so hard to discuss death with family
by Rick Lucas It could be the toughest conversation you will ever have and the easiest to put off. People tend to not want to face the necessity of discussing or planning their own funeral service.
How To Fund A Funeral
by Rick Lucas Many people either do not know or do not want to face the financial reality of paying for a funeral. Funeral homes expect to get paid as soon as the services have been completed.
Small Business And Recycling: Go Green To Save Some Green
by David Nolan I am passionate about recycling. This passion started as a hobby and has led to the beginning of my small business. Since my business is junk hauling, appliance removal, and computer recycling it is paramount that everything I do is green so I have spent a lot of […]
Pre-planned Funeral Eases Anxiety For Family And Friends
by Rick Lucas A pre-planned or pre-arranged funeral is the process of specifying final wishes and decisions with your funeral home of choice to ease the burden from family and friends. Many milestones in life require some degree of planning: a wedding, children, career, retirement. End-of-life planning should be no […]