Death and Taxes

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Death and taxes (seemingly unlikely bed fellows at first glance) are often linked together because they have long been considered unavoidable life events. Some even say they are the only two things that are certain in life. Neither is something people typically look forward to, but they are both events that are anticipated and can […]

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65 or over: Don’t Be a Fall Statistic

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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According to the CDC, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S. every second of every day, making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. If you or someone you care about are in this age group, it is time to do a safety assessment and possibly make a few adjustments.   Footwear   You […]

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There is a Vitality

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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“When I die, I really don’t care what you do with me. Just ___ ___ me. I don’t want you to make a fuss.”   Really? Are these the instructions you are leaving your family? Of course, it does not matter to you and you really will not need a fuss. You will be the […]

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Celebrating Grads and Grands

Celebrating Grads and Grands

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than three million high school students will graduate this year. There will be parties, balloons, cakes and speeches. Many of these young people will receive the gift of a wonderful little book written at 87 years of age by Dr. Seuss. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! […]

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Social Distancing, Weddings and Funerals

Social Distancing, Weddings and Funerals

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Does it take losing something to make us see its real value? Suddenly we find ourselves in a world where weddings and funerals may not happen. Just a few weeks ago people might have questioned the need for these kinds of gatherings. Now, we begin to feel what we have lost. Albeit a temporary loss, […]

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